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MIT Names Rick Chrusciel Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach
Sept. 23, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Rick Chrusciel, who has spent the past five years as a coach in the Assabet Valley hockey program, has been named the head coach of MIT women's ice hockey as announced by Athletic Director Julie Soriero. While at Assabet Valley, Chrusciel most recently directed a team comprised of high school and college-level players. In addition to leading his squad to a first place finish in the New England Girls Hockey League Atlantic Division in 2007-08, Chrusciel served as coach of the Central/Western Massachusetts Girls Scholastic team that won a gold medal at the 2008 Bay State Games. As a player, Chrusciel was a member of the Portland Royals of the Western Hockey League and also played under legendary coach Jack Parker while at Boston University. Chrusciel's appointment marks the sixth coach in the history of the MIT women's ice hockey program. As head coach, his responsibilities will include all on-ice instruction, as well as player evaluation and recruiting. TRANSACTIONS - Rick Chrusciel named head coach of MIT women's ice hockey. |
