Former Wolverines Striking Max Pacioretty has become a member of Michigan as a special assistant to the head coach.
Pacioretty played 17 years in the NHL, with his last season in 2024-25 with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
“Bringing in a man like Max is huge for us,” said head coach Brandon Naurato in Michigan in a statement. “He has experienced it all in the NHL and knows what is needed to play and lead at the highest level. Our players will learn a lot from the way he sees the game, how he prepares himself and how he is preparing himself. It is exciting to have that kind of experience around every day. Like an alum as Maxigan -that is the Michigan -Hatch is greater, and that is the greater, and that is Larger.”
“After 17 seasons in the NHL, I was excited to start this next chapter with Michigan Hockey,” Pacioretty added. “I am so grateful for the teammates, coaches and fans who are part of my journey. Hockey has given me so much, and now I have the opportunity to develop the next generation of players. Michigan has a tradition of producing elite talent, and I can’t wait to share what I have learned to grow from the ice.”
Pacioretty was prepared by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of NHL Draft 2007. After his first year in Michigan, Pacioretty made his debut at the Canadiens in 2009 and scored his first NHL goal on his first NHL shot. He led the team in scoring in 2011-12 on the way to recording the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy. Prior to the start of the 2015-16 season, Pacioretty was appointed captain of the historic franchise. He had five seasons in which he scored 30 or more goals.
He spent four seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights (2018-22) and was chosen for the NHL All-Star game 2020. Pacioretty played the 2022-23 season with the Carolina Hurricanes and the 2023-24 season with the Washington Capitals.
During the 2007-08 season in Michigan, he scored 15 goals and 38 points in 36 games and was named the CCHA All-Rookie team.
Pacioretty made Michigan history in 2024 when he exceeded his former head coach Red Berenson in NHL points of the career. The Michigan leader in NHL points also scored with 335, Pacioretty is in fifth place in assists with 346 and games played with 939.
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