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Jack Johnson joins Ohio State women's hockey as associate head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:03 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Jack Johnson joins Ohio State women's hockey as associate head coach

Summary

Ohio State University has appointed former NHL defenseman Jack Johnson as the associate head coach for its women's hockey team. Johnson, who retired after 19 seasons in the NHL, previously played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, among other teams. He expressed excitement about joining what he referred to as the best women's college hockey program. Coach Nadine Muzerall highlighted Johnson's potential contributions to both the team's development and recruiting efforts. The team is coming off a season in which they were national championship runners-up and champions of the WCHA.

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By the Numbers

•Johnson retired from the NHL in January 2026 after a 19-year career.
•He played eight seasons with the Blue Jackets during his career.
•Ohio State women's hockey was the national championship runner-up last season.
•Five players from the team participated in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
•Muzerall expressed enthusiasm about Johnson's impact on the program.

Latest Updates

12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Michigan Hockey player Jack Johnson joins Ohio State women’s staff
12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Former Columbus Blue Jacket joins Ohio State women's coaching staff
9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Blue Jacket Jack Johnson joins OSU women's hockey coaching staff

What they're saying

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Former Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson was announced as being added to the Ohio State women's coaching staff this week.
— Yahoo Sports