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Joe Pavelski joins Wisconsin Badgers as Director of Player Development

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:23 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Joe Pavelski joins Wisconsin Badgers as Director of Player Development

Summary

Joe Pavelski is set to return to the University of Wisconsin as the Director of Player Development. The announcement occurred on August 22, 2026. Pavelski, a former Badger player, won a national championship with the team in the 2006 season. He has also spent the past two seasons coaching youth hockey in Madison. Pavelski enjoyed a successful NHL career and is regarded as one of the top American players in league history. His appointment aims to enhance the program as it seeks to rebound after a national championship loss last season.

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By the Numbers

•Pavelski previously won a national championship with the Badgers in 2006.
•He has coached youth hockey in Madison for two seasons.
•Pavelski recorded over 1,000 points in his NHL career.
•The Badgers are looking to recover after last season's national championship loss.
•Pavelski's appointment indicates a shift in the program's development approach.

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1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Former Wisconsin Badger Joe Pavelski Set to Join the Program as Director of Player Development

What they're saying

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Joe Pavelski is one of the greatest American players in NHL history, and now he's coming back to help the NCAA program where he once won a national championship.
— Yahoo Sports

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