Death of a legendary coach shocks the hockey world

Mike Sertich was the head coach at the UMD from 1982 until 2000, and was in charge when they won all three of their titles in 1984, 1985 and 1993. The Virginia, Minnesota native had a career coaching record of 350-328-44. He received the 1984 Penrose Award as voted by the American Hockey Coaches Association for Coach of the Year. In 1985, Sertich set a team coaching record for most victories when he led them to an amazing record of 36-9-3.

After all of his accomplishments at the UMD, Sertich took over as head coach for Michigan Tech University from 2000 until 2003. He volunteered as coach at the College of St. Scholastica, which he had for three seasons from 2010 to 2012. He then also volunteered as coach for the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team in 2015 for one season.

Sertich didn't only act as a coach in the game of hockey, as he was also a player for several seasons in the 1960s. He played between 1966 and 1969, and was voted Most Improved Player as a senior. Sertich was a defenseman and suited up in 64 games in his career for the UMD Bulldogs. In those 64 games, Sertich scored two goals and had nine points. He does have the privilege of saying that one of his goals was scored against one of the most legendary goalies to ever play in the NHL, the great Tony Esposito.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to all of Sertich's family and friends during this horribly difficult time.

Source: Minnesota Duluth men's hockey
Legendary Men's Hockey Coach Mike Sertich Passes Away at Age 77