Monday, August 5, 2024

Sean Hogan Tabbed to Lead College Hockey Inc.

Will Assume Executive Director Role Effective Immediately

Sean Hogan Tabbed to Lead College Hockey Inc.

College Hockey Inc. announced today that Sean Hogan will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director. Hogan was elevated from his previous position of Senior Director of Men’s Hockey Athlete Relations and will begin his new role effective immediately.

Hogan replaces longtime Executive Director Mike Snee, who joined the National Hockey League’s Minnesota Wild in June as the franchise’s Vice President of the Minnesota Wild Foundation and Community Relations.

“Sean rose to the top of a strong pool of candidates, and I’m excited for him as he takes the helm at College Hockey Inc.,” said College Hockey Inc. Board Chair and Hockey East Commissioner Steve Metcalf. “I look forward to working with him to promote and grow college hockey, especially in the ever-changing NCAA landscape.”

Hogan, who resides in East Lansing, Mich., joined College Hockey Inc. in 2019 as its Director of Education and led the organization’s efforts to promote NCAA hockey awareness to talented young hockey players, their families, coaches and advisors. He brought with him extensive college hockey coaching experience, having served as an American Collegiate Hockey Association head coach at Ohio (2014-19), Arizona (2011-14) and Oakland (2005-09).

Hogan also served on the coaching staff of USA Hockey’s Men’s National University team three times, including as head coach in 2017, and was a volunteer assistant coach with Western Michigan in 2010-11.

Hogan played collegiately at Iona and graduated from Michigan State in 2001. He earned his master’s degree from Ohio University in 2016.

“I want to thank the Hockey Commissioners Association and our Board of Directors for the opportunity to lead College Hockey Inc.,” said Hogan. “I also wish to thank (College Hockey Inc. Director of Communications) Jayson Hajdu and (Director of Women’s Hockey) Sadie Lundquist for the tremendous job they do at College Hockey Inc., and Mike Snee for his years of leadership.

“I have a deep passion for the mission of College Hockey Inc. and believe strongly in the opportunities that college hockey provides men and women, both on the ice and in the classroom. I look forward to continuing the work to move all of college hockey forward.”

Hogan’s family includes his wife, Meagan, and their two children, son Mack and daughter Collins.

For more information visit www.collegehockeyinc.com.

ADDITIONAL QUOTES

Kevin Westgarth, NHL VP for Hockey Development & Strategic Collaboration: “I am excited to welcome Sean Hogan as the new Executive Director of College Hockey Inc. It is well-earned and well-deserved. Sean has been a great teammate at College Hockey Inc. thus far, and his experience, knowledge and dedication to hockey make him the perfect leader for this role. Following the incredible impact and growth during Mike Snee’s tenure, we are going from strength to strength; the future of college hockey is bright, and we look forward to achieving new milestones under his leadership.”

Michelle Morgan, Atlantic Hockey America Commissioner and College Hockey Inc. Board member: “We are thrilled to have Sean as the new Executive Director of College Hockey Inc. His knowledge of the organization, as well as his experience behind the bench, will serve him well as he works to strategically set college hockey up for future success amidst a rapidly changing landscape in hockey and the NCAA.”

Casey Jones, Cornell Men’s Hockey Associate Head Coach and College Hockey Inc. Board member: “Sean is the right person at the right time. He lives and breathes college hockey. He knows the NCAA landscape, and he has set himself up for this opportunity with his hard work, passion and ability to connect with people. We couldn’t ask for a better person to lead College Hockey Inc.”

Mike Snee, Minnesota Wild Vice President and former College Hockey Inc. Executive Director: “Sean Hogan is an excellent and obvious choice as the next Executive Director of College Hockey Inc. Sean’s contributions to college hockey – and specifically College Hockey Inc. – since joining the organization in 2019 have been significant, widespread, and innovative. Sean’s vast experience as a student-athlete, administrator, and coach will continue to serve him well as he takes on the lead role. The future is bright at College Hockey Inc.”