University of Minnesota Athletics
Bickel Named Head Coach of NAHL’s Magicians
6/16/2020 11:13:00 AM | Men's Hockey
MINNEAPOLIS – After two seasons on the Gopher hockey coaching staff, Stu Bickel has been named the head coach of the Minnesota Magicians in the North American Hockey League (NAHL), the organization and league announced on Tuesday morning.
An undergraduate assistant for the Maroon & Gold, Bickel earned his degree from the University of Minnesota this semester.
A native of Chanhassen, Minn., Bickel joined the Gopher Hockey staff following a 10-year pro career that came to a close in 2017-18. The former defenseman skated in 76 regular-season NHL games with 10 assists between the New York Rangers and the Minnesota Wild along with 18 Stanley Cup playoff games with the Rangers.
Bickel skated for the Maroon & Gold during the 2007-08 season, playing in 45 games with seven points (one goal, six assists) on the Minnesota blue line.
An undergraduate assistant for the Maroon & Gold, Bickel earned his degree from the University of Minnesota this semester.
A native of Chanhassen, Minn., Bickel joined the Gopher Hockey staff following a 10-year pro career that came to a close in 2017-18. The former defenseman skated in 76 regular-season NHL games with 10 assists between the New York Rangers and the Minnesota Wild along with 18 Stanley Cup playoff games with the Rangers.
Bickel skated for the Maroon & Gold during the 2007-08 season, playing in 45 games with seven points (one goal, six assists) on the Minnesota blue line.
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