SCSU Women’s Hockey Looks For New Coach After Idalski’s Move

St. Cloud State University is looking for a new women's hockey coach.

Brian Idalski, who has coached the Huskies for the past three seasons, has accepted an offer to be the first head coach of Vancouver's Pro Women's Hockey League franchise.

“I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity to join an organization and city like Vancouver and want to thank Cara and the league for their trust and belief in me,” said Idalski in a press release from SCSU. 

 

 

“The PWHL has had a huge impact on the global game, and to be a part of that - with expansion helping push it even further forward - is an unbelievable feeling. I’ve been associated with a lot of players across the PWHL, either coaching them personally or against them over the years, so this role brings me full circle with an eagerness to work with the league’s world-class talent. The team that Cara has assembled is fantastic and I embrace the challenge that comes with our high expectations.”

Idalski led a major turnaround for the hockey program and was named National Coach of the Year in 2022-2023 by US College Hockey Online. Idalski was 50-50-9 in his three-year stint with SCSU and led them to a program record 18 wins in 2022-23.

Notably, Idalski became the first coach to lead SCSU to a road win against the University of Minnesota in after 60 straight losses and two ties.

“We are excited for Brian and his future in the PWHL,” said St. Cloud State Director of Athletics Holly Schreiner in a press release. “It is always great to have Husky connections at that level. We will immediately begin the process to fill Brian’s vacant position.”