Gophers and Motzko part ways

(Minneapolis, MN/Minnesota News Network) – Bob Motzko is out as men’s hockey coach at the University of Minnesota. A statement from Athletic Director Mark Coyle says the U of M and Motzko mutually parted ways. Motzko spent eight seasons with the Golden Gophers, but the team had its first losing season in 16 years and finished 11-22-and-3. He led Minnesota to back-to-back N-C-A-A Frozen Fours in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 and three Big Ten championships. Motzko’s departure comes one day after Gopher women’s coach Brad Frost was let go.