COLORADO SPRING, CO (blugolds.com) - The USA World University Men's Hockey team has announced the coaching staff for the 2023 FISU Winter World University Games this week. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's men's hockey head coach, Matt Loen, has been named Team USA's Associate Head Coach.
The 2023 FISU Winter Worlds University Games will be held January 11-21, 2023, in Lake Placid, NY. Twelve nations are registered in the Men's Ice Hockey competition with preliminary rounds (5 games per team) will be played at SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University while semifinals and finals will be in the newly renovated Olympic Center's Herb Brooks Arena. The United States International University Student Federation (USIUSF) plans to field a competitive men's team comprised of the top DIII players from across the country. Staged every two years in a different city, the Games are an international multi-sport event organized for university student athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). Teams from more than 50 nations will compete in 86 medal events.
"I am humbled and honored to be chosen to represent USA Hockey," Loen said. "This great event gives Division III student-athletes the opportunity to showcase their talent on the global stage while competing against some of the best hockey players from around the world."
Joining Loen on staff for Team USA is Mark Taylor (Hobart College), Mike Szkozinki (Lawrence University), Jack Ceglarski (Middlebury College), Joel Stoneham (Hobart College), and Bill Beaney (Team USA).
Team USA is set to open round robin play on Wednesday, January 11th when they host Great Britain at Clarkson University's Cheel Arena in Postdam, NY.
