Bemidji State players react to Tom Serratore's retirement announcement
Sep. 30—BEMIDJI — On the night of Sept. 15, Jake McLean received a text, as did the 26 other members of the Bemidji State men's hockey team. "(It said) we had a meeting at an unusual time," the senior forward said, "but we didn't key in on anything. Once we got to the room, we kind of knew there was going to be an announcement. None of us expected that, though." McLean and the Beavers arrived ...
On September 15, 2023, members of the Bemidji State men's hockey team received an unexpected text informing them of an unusual meeting at an odd hour. Once the team gathered in the Sanford Center, head coach Tom Serratore announced that he would be retiring following the 2026-27 season. The news came as a shock to the 27 team members, as no internal rumors indicated an impending departure from Serratore.
Serratore had filmed a video earlier, recounting his 25-year tenure at Bemidji State, his relationship with former coach R.H. Bob Peters, and his plans for the future. The team's initial reaction was one of surprise, but they expressed their respect for Serratore's achievements and his willingness to have one final ride at the helm of the program.
As Serratore's last game approaches, his successor, Travis Winter, has already been named, and the team is focused on giving their longtime coach a proper send-off during their final season together.
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