USA Hockey named Rand Pecknold has been named head coach of the 2023 U.S. National Junior Team.
Pecknold has had a decorated 28 year coaching career where he’s built Quinnipiac into a national powerhouse men’s ice hockey program.
he squad will compete in the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2022 – Jan. 5, 2023. The tournament location is expected to be announced this month by the IIHF.
“It’s an honor to be asked to lead this team,” said Pecknold. “and I’m thankful to USA Hockey for the opportunity and also for the support of our administration at Quinnipiac. Hockey in the United States continues to reach new heights and that is great to see.”
Assistant Coaches:
Pat Ferschweiler (head coach of the Western Michigan University)
Reid Cashman (Dartmouth College);
Goaltending coach Jared Waimon (scout with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning)
Video coach Shawn Roche
