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Northern Michigan begins search for new head hockey coach

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Grant Potulny Head Coach | Northern Michigan University Athletics Website

Grant Potulny Head Coach | Northern Michigan University Athletics Website

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The advisory committee for the vacant Northern Michigan head hockey coach position convened for the first time on Monday, June 17. The committee aims to finalize their decision by next week.

"I'm happy with the overall candidate pool," said Athletic Director and Interim Head Coach Rick Comley. "We have a good mix of candidates that includes head coaching experience at multiple levels, alumni, and professional playing experience."

Comley noted that public involvement would be limited due to the timeline and protection of the candidates. "Because of the nature of the timeline and to protect the applicants in their current positions, we are limited in the amount we can involve the public in regards to meeting candidates and providing input into the final decision."

Members of the advisory committee include:

- Rick Comley - Athletic Director

- Robin Burke - Senior Associate Athletic Director

- Holly Warchock - Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance

- Lindsey Majkrzak - NMU Lacrosse Head Coach

- Carol Johnson - Interim Faculty Athletic Representative

- Christy Hartline - NMU Faculty Member

- Jakob Peterson - NMU Hockey Player

- Patrick Andrews - Student-Athlete (Swim & Dive)

- Bob Cowell - Community Involvement

- Doug Garrow - NMU Hockey Alum

- Tom Tourville - Community Involvement

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