University of Minnesota Athletics
Women's Hockey
- Title:
- Director of Operations
Dean Thibodeau joined the Gopher women's hockey program staff as director of hockey operations at the start of the 2015-16 season. He joined Gopher Athletics after spending the 2014-15 season serving as the men's and women's hockey video coordinator at the University of Wisconsin.
Prior to his time at Wisconsin, Thibodeau served as the women's hockey video coordinator at St. Cloud State for six years. He also assisted with the team's hockey and game operations, as well as creative services. During that time, Thibodeau coordinated the team's travel plans, managed expenses, and aided in social media efforts.
In addition to his time at Wisconsin and St. Cloud State, Thibodeau's experience also includes time working with USA Hockey, as he began working with the organization as a video coordinator in 2009. He completed an internship with the U.S. Women's National Team in 2011, where he coordinated hockey operations during national team camps and festivals. Along with that experience, he also was the video coordinator with the U.S. Under-18 Team for the 2013 and 2014 world championships.
The Manchester, Conn., native graduated from St. Cloud State with a degree in marketing in 2013.
