Eric Setrum retires after 36 years with Willmar Cardinals hockey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
HockeyEric Setrum announced his retirement from coaching the Willmar Cardinals, a role he held for 10 seasons in girls hockey. Setrum, 59, has dedicated 36 years to Willmar hockey as a player and coach. He plans to focus on family, welcoming three grandchildren this year. Corey Hanson, a Willmar graduate and current PeeWee B1 coach, will take over the head coaching role. Setrum guided the Cardinals to two state appearances in 2020 and 2024 and won a Central Lakes Conference title in 2021.
- •Eric Setrum retires after 36 years in Willmar hockey.
- •Corey Hanson will replace Setrum as head coach.
- •Setrum led the Cardinals to two state appearances.
- •He wishes to spend more time with his grandchildren.
- •Setrum served as head coach for 10 seasons.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Hockey: Willmar Cardinals coach will focus on family
"Hockey is all Eric Setrum has ever known. Setrum, 59, has spent most of that time playing for or coaching the . But, for the busy grandfather of three grandchildren, Setrum is ready to roam around the outside of the glass at Willmar Civic Center Arena. He is retiring from coaching after dedicating 36 years to Willmar hockey. "I've been a part of this game since I was a kid — I grew ...
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