Wisconsin men's hockey announces blockbuster coaching staff additions
The Wisconsin Badgers are adding plenty of experience to their men's hockey coaching staff as they head into the 2026-27 season.
The Wisconsin Badgers are adding significant coaching experience to their men's hockey program for the 2026-27 season. Head coach Mike Hastings announced the three new additions: Andy Brandt, Steve Briere, and Joe Pavelski. Brandt returns as an assistant coach after three seasons leading the USHL's Madison Capitols, where he led the team to 104 regular-season victories and a .599 winning percentage.
He also played for Wisconsin from 2004-07 and was part of the 2006 national championship team. The veteran goaltending coach Steve Briere, who has spent 10 seasons as an NHL head goaltending coach, will be Wisconsin's new director of goaltending development. Former NHLer and Wisconsin legend Joe Pavelski, who was a key part of the 2006 national championship team, will serve as the director of player development.
This trio of additions, along with Hastings, associate head coach Todd Knott, and assistant coach Nick Peruzzi, will provide the Badgers with a wealth of experience as they head into the new season.
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