Athletic Director Rick Yeo said:
"In two years, Newell and his staff have shown remarkable progress
with the varsity hockey program, both with the performance on the
ice and with the development of the recruiting program. Newell has
shown great leadership skills and a special work ethic that is
essential in the coaching profession today. The extension of his
contract is a show of support for his progress and gives him ample
opportunity to continue to enhance the hockey program at Michigan
Tech."
(story courtesy of the Houghton Daily Mining Gazette)
I think this is a big plus for our program. It lets incoming players and
players thinking of coming here, know that the coaching position will be
stable thru their stay here, something all players look at when choosing
a school. Congratulations to Newell.
Our Hockey Banquet is tonight and I'll Post details tomorrow.
Bob