Southern New Hampshire University selects Brooks McQuade as new hockey coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Southern New Hampshire University hired Brooks McQuade as its new head hockey coach on April 6, 2026. This comes after a challenging 2025-26 season where the team finished with a record of 5-14-1, their worst since 2011-12. Following concerns leading to the administrative leave of athletics director Anthony Fallacaro and head coach Sean Walsh, interim leadership was established with Tricia Cote and interim head coaches Chris Moquin and Matt Osgood. The team is now looking to recover with a roster largely intact, bolstered by incoming freshman Nolan Nemecek, who had a standout season in junior hockey. The Penmen aim to improve their performance in the upcoming season.
- •Brooks McQuade hired as head coach of SNHU hockey.
- •SNHU went 5-14-1 last season, the worst finish since 2011-12.
- •Anthony Fallacaro and Sean Walsh placed on administrative leave in October 2025.
- •Tricia Cote appointed interim director of athletics in December 2025.
- •Incoming freshman Nolan Nemecek had a strong junior season, increasing his points significantly.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Division II Deep Dive: Southern New Hampshire University
"A new Head Coach and a few new recruits aim to revive the Penmen after a turbulent season in Manchester.
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