Northern Michigan Head Hockey Coach Search Update

MARQUETTE, Mich. – The advisory committee for the vacant Northern Michigan head hockey coach position met for the first time on Monday, June 17. The committee will continue to meet with the anticipation of reaching a final 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 also added that public involvement will 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 are listed below:

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