Legendary hockey coach tragically passed away
A long-time UMD Bulldogs Hockey Coach, Mike Sertich has passed away at the age of 77.
Mike Sertich held the position of coach at the University of Minnesota-Duluth's hockey team from 1982 to 2000. He won three WCHA Championships with the team, in 1983, 1984, and 1985. Sertich was born in Virginia, MN, and has a coaching record of 350-328-44 and won the Penrose Award in 1984 given to the Coach of The Year by the American Hockey Coaches Association.
Sertich would also lead the Bulldogs to a stellar season in 1985, with a record of 36-9-3
He would follow up his legendary tenure at UMD by coaching at Michigan Tech from 2000 to 2003. In 2010, would become a voluntary coach at the College of St. Scholastica for three seasons, and would volunteer as the coach for the US National Sled Hockey Team in 2015-2016.
Sertich before becoming a coach later in his career played hockey for the Bulldogs from 1966 to 1969 and would win "Most Improved Player" as a Senior.
Sertich played 64 games during his career with the UMD Bulldogs scoring 9 points(2 G, 7 A). One of his claims to fame would be scoring a goal on legendary Blackhawks goalie Tony Esposito.
Sertich leaves behind daughter Lori, and two sons John and Scott. He also leaves behind five grandchildren and one brother.
Rest in Peace to Sertich, and we send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Source: House of Hockey
Legendary hockey coach has tragically passed away
