PC Names Coach Providence College has named Paul Pooley the 10th hockey coach in the history of its program. Some information gleaned from the news release announcing Pooley's appointment: Pooley has been at Lake Superior for the last three years, serving at Associate Head Coach for the 93-94 national champions. The Lakers have played in the national championship game in each of his three seasons under Jeff Jackson. Pooley is a native of Exeter, Ontario. He was CCHA player of the year as a senior at Ohio State in 83-84. He was also the leading scorer in college hockey that year. Pooley played three years of minor league hockey and served as an assistant at Ohio State for three years before his move to LSSU. He graduated cum laude from Ohio State with degrees in marketing and accounting. Pooley was an Academic All-American in 1983-84. PC President Rev. Philip Smith, O.P. said, "Providence sought a coach supportive of its mission as an educational institution who could also lead our ice hockey program to the highest competitive level possible. Paul's academic background obviously underscores his commitment to this mission and his ice hockey accomplishments prove his ability to balance excellence on two fronts. We are very pleased with today's announcement and excited about tomorrow's prospects." Pooley said, "I'm very excited about the opportunity to coach at Providence College. It is a school with a great academic and hockey tradition. I look forward to being a part of it." Pooley, who is 33, replaces Mike McShane, who resigned in April.