Joe Pavelski joins Wisconsin hockey coaching staff as director of player development
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Wisconsin men's hockey coach Mike Hastings announced three staff additions on August 20, including Joe Pavelski as director of player development. Pavelski, a United States Hockey Hall of Famer, returns to his alma mater after an 18-year NHL career, during which he scored 1,068 points. Andy Brandt, a teammate from the 2006 national championship team, is also returning in a coaching role after leading the Madison Capitols to the conference finals. Steve Briere, who has 12 seasons of NHL coaching experience, will serve as the new director of goaltending development.
- •Joe Pavelski is a two-time Olympian and retired NHL star.
- •Andy Brandt returns after coaching the Madison Capitols.
- •Steve Briere has extensive NHL goaltending coaching experience.
- •Pavelski was a key player in Wisconsin's 2006 championship team.
- •Hastings emphasizes the importance of these coaching additions.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Pavelski among the additions to Wisconsin hockey coaching staff
"Joe Pavelski, one of the heroes of Wisconsin's 2006 national title team, was one of three additions to Mike Hastings' staff announced Aug. 20.
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