Jay Pandolfo signs extension to remain men’s hockey coach at BU

Jay Pandolfo’s identify had been bandied about earlier this offseason as eight NHL franchises, together with the Bruins, searched for brand new head coaches.

However the Boston College males’s hockey coach, who performed 4 seasons with the Terriers earlier than signing with the New Jersey Devils in 1996, doesn’t seem keen to go away BU any time quickly.

Already below contract for subsequent season, Pandolfo on Wednesday agreed to a multiyear extension. Phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.

“I’ve stated that selecting to play at Boston College was probably the greatest choices I’ve ever made, and the identical is true about coming again right here to educate,” Pandolfo stated in a press release launched by the college. “It’s been an absolute honor to be the top coach at BU and I’m excited for the way forward for our program.”

BU has gone 81-35-4 in three seasons below Pandolfo, advancing to the Frozen 4 every time, together with this previous spring, when the Terriers reached the nationwide championship sport earlier than falling to Western Michigan.

The Terriers determine to be again within the combine in 2025-26 as effectively, with the return of Cole Hutson and Cole Eiserman, amongst others.

Pandolfo thanked affiliate head coach Joe Pereira, assistant coach Kim Brandvold, and the group’s assist employees in his assertion.

“Lastly, I wish to thank all of the gamers I’ve been lucky to educate throughout my time right here,” stated Pandolfo. “They characterize the college with large delight and that has translated into success on the ice and within the classroom. Working with them daily has been such a pleasure.”

Pandolfo led BU to its thirty second Beanpot title in February and was named Hockey East Coach of the Yr in 2023 after he led the Terriers to the regular-season and event championships throughout his first season behind the bench.

He’s the one lively head coach to win an NCAA Event sport in every of the final three years.

“We’re dedicated to the continued and sustained success of Boston College males’s ice hockey, and that dedication begins with making certain that Jay stays house as our head coach,” stated athletic director Drew Marrochello. “It’s exhausting to consider anybody who’s prouder to be a Terrier than Jay. His ardour and dedication are contagious, and he has established not only a profitable tradition however one which values household and a love for the college. We’re thrilled that he might be our chief for years to return.”