Minnesota Fires Women's Hockey Coach Frost After 19 Seasons MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota University has parted ways with its women’s hockey head coach, Brad Frost, after 19 seasons at the helm. The decision came following a loss in the NCAA quarterfinals to the Northeastern Huskies, marking the end of Frost’s tenure with the program. Athletic director Mark Coyle announced the move three days after the defeat, citing a comprehensive review of the team’s performance both on and off the ice. Frost, who earned approximately $300,000 annually, was in the final year of his contract, which had been last extended in 2023. His departure ends a 19-year stint with the Golden Gophers, during which he led the team to significant success. Frost took over the program in 2007 after the retirement of its first head coach, Laura Halldorson. Prior to his role as head coach, Frost served as an assistant under Halldorson on two national championship teams in 2004 and 2005. Under Frost’s leadership, the Gophers captured four NCAA titles in five years: 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016. His coaching record stands at 554 wins, 133 losses, and 43 ties. However, since 2018, the program has struggled to maintain its dominance, with Ohio State and Wisconsin emerging as the dominant forces in the conference. These two teams have claimed every national title since 2018, leaving Minnesota without a championship in that span. The Gophers have made four appearances in the Women’s Frozen Four since 2018, but their recent performance has fallen short of expectations. Coyle emphasized that the decision to dismiss Frost was based on the team’s inability to compete at the highest level. “This decision was made after a review of the program on and off the ice.#minnesota_university #brad_frost #mark_coyle #northeastern_huskies #golden_gophers
