Minnesota State women's hockey Head Coach Shari Dickerman hired Mackenzie Bruch as Assistant Coach, coming from Yale where she was the Goaltending Coach. Bruch's experience includes achievements in Division I women's hockey and successful seasons at Yale, such as the program's first NCAA Frozen Four National Semifinals appearance.

By the Numbers
  • Yale women's hockey team finished the 2021-22 season with a record of 26-9-1 and achieved 10 shutouts.
  • Yale's goaltender Pia Dukaric set a career shutout record and became the fastest to reach 50 career wins.
State of Play
  • Mackenzie Bruch has an extensive coaching background in women's hockey, including roles with USA Hockey and various college programs.
  • Minnesota State's women's hockey coaching staff now includes Bruch, along with Shari Dickerman, Jeff Giesen, Alli Altmann, Amanda Long, Alyssa Irby, and Brett Nelson.
Bottom Line

Mackenzie Bruch's hiring as Assistant Coach at Minnesota State women's hockey brings a wealth of experience and success from Yale, highlighting a focused approach to further elevate the program's achievements and student-athlete development.