Ex-wife of former UMaine hockey coach Shawn Walsh dies at 53 Members of the UMaine mens hockey coaching staff will be involved in the hiring process to help vet candidates, said Ralph, who also praised UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy for helping expedite the search process. It has been a good change for our program, said senior winger and 2021-22 scoring leader Ida Kuoppala, who added that Engstroms coaching style differs from that of Reichenbach. Fortier joins the Black Bears after most recently serving as the head coach of the Odessa Jackalopes of the North American Hockey League. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries. Barrs expectations for the team this season are rather simple. Field Hockey. [Engstrom] and the assistants have come with a lot of new little skills for us to work on and its exciting to have three very competent coaches who can teach you a lot of new skills, said Anderson, who has actually played against Engstrom in a Swedish league. He was involved in training several NHL and Olympic players as well as collegians. Barr then moved on to an associate head coach at Western Michigan University in 2014. "We are shocked and deeply saddened by Red's sudden death," UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy said in a statement. She was 53. Updated May 12, 2021 increase font size UMaine names Ben Barr as its next men's ice hockey coach The former UMass assistant coach replaces Red Gendron, who died April 9. There is not much information available at this time. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). "Words cannot express our deep sadness from the tragic, sudden loss of Red Gendron," athletic director Ken Ralph said. In the coaching world, we get in as volunteers and then work our way up to paid coaching positions.. She added that Engstrom and her new assistants, Kirsti Hussey and Gen Richardson, have integrated themselves into the team and that players have adapted to their style. He was then appointed to be the head coach at UMaine after the sudden passing of former head coach Red Gendron. He was first an assistant coach in 2016 and then moved up to associate head coach from 2017 to 2021. Dennis "Red" Gendron (November 27, 1957 - April 9, 2021) was an ice hockey coach, most recently for the University of Maine men's ice hockey team. Tracey Mason, the ex-wife of former University of Maine hockey coach Shawn Walsh and the mother of their two sons Tyler and Travis Walsh, died on Sunday at her home in Palm Beach Shores, Florida. She is very detail-oriented and I really appreciate that. Barr, 39, has served in his role at UMass since 2016 and helped lead the Minutemen to their first National Championship this past season. Copyright 2022 WABI. Its fun to transition into something else, Andersen said. A cause of death was not given in her obituary. Very sad, we all hope and pray to go on our own terms. Barr talked about the culture shock moving from Faribault to Troy, New York. In his four years at RPI, he played in 140 games, scored 25 goals and had 39 assists. Richard Reichenbach, who joined the staff as an assistant coach before becoming the head coach nine years ago, compiled a record of 105-155-28, including a 72-117-24 record in Hockey East regular season games. The University of Maine's new men's ice hockey coach is Ben Barr. I learned so much from playing at SSM and I was able to experience a great. Former UMaine hockey star Cal Ingraham, formerly of Georgetown, now is an insurance exec in the Boise, Idaho area. They raised two great young men. The whale in this Vinalhaven video is . UMaine hockey coach Red Gendron dies | newscentermaine.com At Western Michigan, Barr got to work with Andy Murray, his former head coach at Shattuck St. Marys. UMaine men's hockey coach Red Gendron dies - WMTW You have entered an incorrect email address! Thank you! After a turbulent off-season that left the team without a coach a month before its first practice of the year, the UMaine womens ice hockey team will open its season against the nations eighth-ranked club, 2021-22 NCAA quarterfinalist Quinnipiac on Friday night at 6 p.m. at the Alfond Arena in Orono. Men's Ice Hockey. Barr was named captain of the team in his fourth year at RPI. Credit: Courtesy of UMaine Athletics. According to the Bangor Daily News, Maine womens hockey coach Richard Reichenbach and assistant coach Sara Reichenbach have resigned. UMaine women's ice hockey head coach and assistant coach resign Its going to be a good year, predicted Andersen, who feels it has potential to be the best UMaine team she has played on. itute. Barrs first paid coaching position was with Union College as an assistant coach in 2008, where he worked under Nate Leaman. Practice begins in less than four weeks and we expect to have a coach prior to the start of practice.. . Barr valued that he got to learn from someone who also helped him develop as a player. Gendron first began coaching at UMaine in fall 1990 and was part of Shawn Walsh's coaching staff on the 1993 National Championship team. Andersen will return to the blue line after being moved up to forward her last two seasons at UMaine. Engstrom said her team has good speed, especially on the front end, and that she has players who can handle the puck well. Husband and wife duo of UMaine Women's Ice Hockey coaches resign Richard and Sara Reichenbach resign posts at University of Maine. William Shawn Walsh (June 21, 1955 - September 26, 2001) was the head ice hockey coach for the University of Maine Black Bears. They were very composed, very respectful and had great energy, said Ralph. The 43-year-old Guite said he and his family, wife Kristen and sons Patrick and Maxime, will maintain their home in Bangor although he will find a living space in the Portland area. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I learned so much from playing at SSM and I was able to experience a greateducational environment as well, said Barr. Corkum replaces Tim Whitehead, who was released from his contract April 9. Gendron passed away while on the golf course this afternoon. Dennis "Red" Gendron, who has won two NCAA Hockey National Championships and an NHL Stanley Cup as an assistant coach, has been named University of Maine head men's ice hockey coach by UMaine President Paul Ferguson and Director of Athletics Steve Abbott. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries. Tracey Mason was born in London, Ontario, and graduated from Haslett High School in Michigan and Michigan State University. They have our support and respect for their privacy during this difficult time., It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Coach Red Gendron's sudden passing today.Our thoughts are with his family and the entire Maine Ice Hockey community.Full release: https://t.co/JQxO3HSuWb pic.twitter.com/oOur25dCkf. UMaine begins search for new women's ice hockey head coach Football. Gendron then left Orono to explore other opportunities before returning to lead the program. 5/12/2021 11:00:00 AM. Ralph held a video call with the players and said they are handling the situation well. Copyright 2021-2022. UMaine names Ben Barr as its next men's ice hockey coach - Press Herald Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Officials investigating death of Turner man, Bill would require presidential candidates to release tax returns in Maine, Tyler Walsh, a UMaine graduate, is the head hockey coach at North Yarmouth, 3 dead, 1 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Paris, Photos: Chris Stapleton draws country fans to Bangor waterfront, Watch this huge Maine snapping turtle visit a fisherman, 21-year-old seriously injured in fiery I-295 crash, Soldier Pond man charged with attempted murder in shooting, 25 new US citizens sworn in during Bangor naturalization ceremony, Police on scene of 2-vehicle Paris crash, multiple fatalities reported, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. He was 63. By Travis Lazarczyk. Everything has been amazing, honestly, Engstrom said. Please support this website by adding us to your whitelist in your ad blocker. UMaine was 15-19-1 this past season, 12-13-1 in Hockey East, and upset Boston College 2-1 in the quarterfinals before losing to perennial power Northeastern 3-1 in the semis. The 39-year-old former United States Olympian, chosen the. Ben Barr - Head Coach - University of Maine Athletics At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. The team made their first appearance with Barr in the NCAA tournament the same year and made it to the national championship game where they lost to Minnesota-Duluth. Career [ edit] Walsh was a third-string goalie for Bowling Green State University. Men's Ice Hockey Coaches - University of Maine Athletics During Richard Reichenbachs nine seasons behind the bench, the Black Bears compiled an overall record of 108-155-28 (72-117-24 Hockey East). I have been very pleasantly surprised, he added. He was 63. Orono, Maine -- Ben Barr, associate head coach at the University of Massachusetts, has been named the fifth head coach in Maine Men's Ice Hockey history, Director of Athletics Ken Ralphannounced today. Kristen Guite is a teacher in the Bangor School Department and their sons are involved in sports activities. All Rights Reserved. The team also took a trip to the NCAA tournament and lost to Minnesota-Duluth, who went on to win the national championship. University of Maine men's ice hockey coach Dennis "Red" Gendron died suddenly on Friday, according to the university. He was 63. You cant really do bigger things unless you solidify the small things, Trimper said. July 11, 2014 Richard Reichenbach has been named the University of Maine women's ice hockey head coach for the 2014-2015 season. Sara Reichenbach has had two stints at UMaine and has been an integral part of the program for 12 seasons. April 16, 2013. The school is working toward making the compensation more competitive among Hockey East coaches, Ralph said. In addition to the Reichenbachs, the other full-time assistant, Trey Flesch, who had been with the program for four years, left to take a similar job at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. In Barrs first season with UMass Amherst, the team won only five games all season. It was definitely a culture shock, but it was a great experience in tons of different ways.. The team has been great, the leadership has been great. Example video title will go here for this video. President Elect Michael Delorge & Vice President Elect Keegan Tripp: Maine Days, Election Results, and More. All rights reserved. Red Gendron Named UMaine's Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach We have more freedom now.. UMaine Hockey Coach Red Gendron Dies Unexpectedly - NBC Boston From 2005-11, he was an assistant coach at the University of Massachusetts. 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I got a good education and got the opportunity to play college hockey in a great conference.. MAINE, USA UMaine mens ice hockey head coach Red Gendron experienced a medical condition and died Friday afternoon, the University said. However, the program has had a resurgence in recent years, winning four Hockey East quarterfinal games on the road to earn three consecutive berths in the semifinals. "Gives me great pleasure to. He is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL), and formerly served as head coach of the Dallas Stars. Reichenbach's wife Sara, who co-coached with him last year, will be an assistant coach for the coming season. UMaine men's hockey has a challenging schedule this season The Black Bears will play three games each against New Hampshire, UConn, UMass and Northeastern. 62 University of Maine women's ice hockey coach Richard Reichenbach (center), shown during a practice in 2013. Travis Walsh was a defenseman at Michigan State before graduating last May. University of Maine athletic director Ken Ralph has a tall order when he and his search committee look to hire a new women's ice hockey coach. Sara has been with the Black Bears for 12 seasons. But defense is where I am the most comfortable, she said. He became the Stars head coach in 2018, having a successful season and a half . "He was the personality of the athletic department," said UMaine field hockey coach Josette Babineau. ORONO, Maine First-year head coach Molly Engstrom is already making big changes to the University of Maine's women's ice hockey team. Ben Guite was disappointed when he wasnt named the head coach of the University of Maine mens hockey team after serving as an assistant and then associate head coach of the Black Bears for the past eight seasons. Red Gendron, 63, experienced a medical condition and died Friday afternoon, UMaine Athletic Director and President said. Tracey Mason was the daughter of legendary Lake Superior State, Bowling Green and Michigan State coach Ron Mason, who died of an apparent heart attack this past June. Gendron has served as head coach of the Black Bears since 2013, but his experience at UMaine dates back even further. Words cannot express our deep sadness from the tragic, sudden loss of Red Gendron, UMaine Director of Athletics Ken Ralph said. Women's Basketball. He reiterated the importance of evaluating the situation and working on the programs culture. There has been significant interest. Ads are what helps us bring you premium content! He is playing in the ECHL for. Cross Country and Track & Field. Senior center and captain Morgan Trimper from Bangor said Engstrom stresses efficiency and high intensity on the ice. This pic from @MaineIceHockey equipment manager @Maineritz -- following the news that coach Red Gendron has died @newscentermaine #maine https://t.co/3vmjPWL8no. Women's Ice Hockey. ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The head coach of University of Maine Womens Ice Hockey has resigned. Beloved UMaine equipment manager 'Jonesy' retires after 43 years Our thoughts are with the Black Bears, Red's family and everyone he impacted during his impressive career in our great sport.Rest in peace, Coach. During his time as a volunteer coach, Barr learned how to be a coach and work with college athletes. I have tremendous respect for his work at Maine! He served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Black Bears before taking over as co-head coach during the 2013-14 season. I went on to college when I was 18, which wasnt necessary. The AHL is comparable to Triple-A baseball. ORONO, Maine (WABI) - University of Maine Men's Ice Hockey Coach Dennis "Red" Gendron died today. Swimming and Diving. He then worked as a hockey specialist at Bluestreak Sports Training in Connecticut. This website was developed in 2017 by Samuel Chamberlain. We will truly miss him, Jack Cosgrove, former UMaine football coach, told NEWS CENTER Maine's Lee Goldberg. She is survived by her two sons, her mother, Marion, and sister Cindy. Barr went to RPI when he was 18 and acknowledged that he wasnt as prepared as he thought hed be. UMaine is hiring for one of nation's lowest-paid hockey coach positions When asked about the opportunity to be the head coach here at UMaine, Barr was both humbled and honored with the opportunity presented to him. Richard Reichenbach could not be reached for comment. We have a good group of coaches and we want the new coaches to join them, Ralph said. TV5 has confirmed that Richard Reichenbach and his wife Sara, who served as an assistant coach, are no longer with the program. The team developed and grew over the years and slowly started winning more games, eventually leading them to win the Hockey East tournament for the first time in 2019. Last season, Barr also won the 2021 national championship with UMass Amherst along with the Hockey East tournament. Jordan mentioned that Tracey Mason had health issues in recent years. Engstrom, a Siren, Wisconsin, native who was an assistant coach at St. Were looking for a permanent coach, not an interim coach or someone on a one-year trial, UMaine director of athletics Ken Ralph said. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his . Richard, Sara Reichenbach reportedly step down as coaches of Maine Rory McIlroy hits his father with errant Masters shot. 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In this September 2019 photo, Ben Guite (right) works with University of Maine hockey players during a practice. His assistant coach Sara Reichenbach, who is also his wife, resigned as well. The team has a solid nucleus returning after going 15-19-1 a year ago, 12-13-1 in Hockey East play. "Red was a coach, mentor, colleague and friend to so many. Bangor native Morgan Trimper, a senior center, is captaining the team. He contributed to the 1993 NCAA National Championship team as an assistant coach under Shawn Walsh. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. In Barrs four years at Union, he was a part of the coaching staff that led the team to win the Cleary Cup. Getting to know UMaines new mens ice hockey coach Ben Barr, The University of Maines new mens ice hockey coach is Ben Barr. UMaine head coach Ben Barr and his Black Bears will open the season against Barr's alma mater, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, on Oct. 12-13 in Orono. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). He played prep school hockey at Shattuck-Saint Marys, in Faribault and went on to graduate from. From 2005-11, he was an assistant coach at the University of Massachusetts. The sudden nature of Red's passing creates a sadness for all who knew him! As you noted, he had the ability to take over a room with his personality! Email Address ben.barr@maine.edu Twitter CoachBarrMaine Barr, in his first season behind the bench, went 7-22-4 at the helm of the Black Bears. 5738 Memorial Union, Room 141 UMaine head men's hockey coach Ben Barr welcomed to new Alfond - WABI University of Maine Athletic Director Ken Ralph said Tuesday he expects to name a new men's hockey coach by the end of the first week of May . We have already reached out to a number of individuals who are interested in the job, said Ralph, who added that they have also been contacted by several potential candidates. The hockey community is reacting to the news on social media. During his nine seasons behind the bench, the Black Bears compiled an overall record of 108-155-28. Reichenbach went 108-155-28, including a 72-117-24 regular season record in Hockey East and appearances in the Hockey East tournament semifinals the past three seasons. University officials declined to comment. I really like that because that fits my style better, Kuoppala said. (WABI) By Brian Sullivan Published: Jul. The Boston native, who took over coaching the Black Bears in 2013, died after suffering a medical emergency, university officials said. And she came from a great family.. If we take care of those things, well give ourselves a chance to win every night, he said. ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The head coach of University of Maine Women's Ice Hockey has resigned. Fraternity displays some unique talents, Hotel Ugly, the artists behind Shut up My Moms Calling, released a, Baseball adds a pitch clock to mixed reviews, Horoscopes for the week of April 24 to 28, 2023, UMaines Mitchell Center hosts final event of the Spring 2023 Sustainability Talks, Black Bears tackle Thomas in Thursday tussle, UMaine Student Accessibility Services hosts panel discussion on student support, Salmon return to Maine rivers as 66,000 are released in the backyard of UMaine. Rhode Island humbles Riverdogs in American Legion baseball regional opener, 3 dead, 1 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Paris, Photos: Chris Stapleton draws country fans to Bangor waterfront, Watch this huge Maine snapping turtle visit a fisherman, 21-year-old seriously injured in fiery I-295 crash, Soldier Pond man charged with attempted murder in shooting, 25 new US citizens sworn in during Bangor naturalization ceremony, Police on scene of 2-vehicle Paris crash, multiple fatalities reported, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. We expect a release from the school later today. Richard Reichenbach, who joined the staff as an assistant coach before becoming the head coach nine years ago, compiled a record of 105-155-28, including a 72-117-24 record in Hockey East regular . "We are shocked and deeply saddened by Red's sudden death," says UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy. She wants us to play aggressively. All Rights Reserved. Weve had good success hiring coaches of late. UMaine, hockey community mourn passing of head coach Red Gendron As of Monday morning, no announcement had been made by the school and the two coaches bios were still on the Maine athletics website. Prior to being named UMaine head men's ice hockey coach in 2013, Gendron was associate head coach at Yale University. I loved her to death, said longtime friend Frank Jordan of Veazie. This week, we have put a lot of time and energy into the defensive zone and defending one-on-ones and staying on the right side of the puck because we need to be able to go the other way and get the puck in our forwards hands, she said. She was a real nice person, said UMaine associate head hockey coach Jay Leach, who was also an assistant under Walsh at UMaine. It was a fun experience and challenge the last two years. Fortier Named Men's Ice Hockey Assistant Coach - University of Maine He was a force in UMaine Athletics and in the legacy of our mens ice hockey program. Provided by Bangor WABI-TV Richard and Sara Reichenbach resign posts at University of Maine. Barr was born on Dec. 16, 1981, in Duluth, Minnesota. Husband and wife duo of UMaine Women's Ice Hockey coaches resign - MSN