Schenectady, New York – Union College has signed a contract extension with its head men's hockey coach. Josh Hauge Director of Athletics until the 2028-29 season Jim McLaughlin '93 It was announced Thursday afternoon.
“We are excited to have Josh continue his efforts to develop championship-level student-athletes on and off the ice,” McLaughlin said. “The men's hockey team has made great strides over the past two seasons and Josh's commitment to our program and student-athletes is evident every day. We look forward to having Josh lead our hockey program behind the bench for many years to come.”
“First, I would like to thank President David Harris, Vice President Annette Diorio and Athletic Director Jim McLaughlin for believing in me and the future of the program and partnering with us in our efforts to develop young people on and off the ice,” Hauge said. “This is a commitment from me and Union University to the future success of Union University men's hockey. This is where my family and I want to live and I am happy to continue to call the Capital Region home. I am very excited about the roster and overall direction of the program that we have built heading into this year. I appreciate the trust placed in me and the opportunity to continue leading the team for many years to come.”
Hauge, the program's seventh head coach in the Division I era, began the process of returning Union to the top of ECAC hockey with 30 wins in his first two seasons. Last season, Union earned a top-six seed in the ECAC Hockey Tournament for the first time since 2018 thanks to a young lineup spearheaded by an AHCA All-America Second Team and All-ECAC Hockey First Team defenseman with a sophomore and junior being the team's top five points leaders. John Prokop.
The Union will kick off its 50th and final season of collegiate hockey with an exhibition match against Providence University on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Messa Rink at the Achilles Center, followed by the 2024-25 season opener against Army West Point on Sunday, Oct. 6.
