STATEMENT FROM DR. PETER S. HOFF
PRESIDENT
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE

Dianne and I are very saddened by the passing of Shawn Walsh. He was our
friend.

In the public's mind, no one was more closely associated with the University
of Maine than Shawn. It didn't matter whether you followed college hockey or
not, people knew Shawn and they knew him as an ambassador of and for UMaine.

Shawn had many, many high points in his life: two national championships,
numerous trips to the Frozen Four, and Coach of the Year honors, among them.
As most people know, Shawn worked hard and earned and enjoyed his successes.

Shawn also had some low points, both in his personal and professional lives.
Through the tough times, Shawn dealt with them with great strength and
resilience. He persevered and maintained his love and commitment to the
university, his program, and his adopted state.

Shawn said many times that the most important thing in his life has been his
family. With them he shared his love and faith. Our hearts and sympathies go
out to his wife Lynne, and to their children, Alejandra, Tyler, Travis, and
young Sean. Her husband, and their dad, had his priorities in order.

The whole university community mourns the loss of a Black Bear legend.



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