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Augustana's Raboin discusses building a new program, early success of Vikings: Season 7 Episode 8
USCHO Spotlight
23 minutes
9 months ago
Augustana's Raboin discusses building a new program, early success of Vikings: Season 7 Episode 8
Augustana men's hockey head coach Garrett Raboin joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discussing challenges and successes of starting a Division I college hockey program from scratch and into its second year.
Raboin discusses the unique journey of assembling a team, the benefits brought by the transfer portal, and the impact of a strong goaltender. He also reflects on his coaching influences and experiences, including his role in two gold medal-winning World Junior teams. The conversation touches on building a program culture, the strategic fit within the CCHA, and the advantages of a smaller yet vibrant home arena. Raboin emphasizes the importance of regional and international recruitment and looks ahead to the team's ongoing development and upcoming pivotal games.
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour
USCHO Spotlight
USCHO Spotlight features conversation with a coach, player, or journalist who covers the sport with an in-depth interview. It’s a chance to sit down and go deeper with top personalities in college hockey.
