Chatham Women’s Hockey team adds Krauseneck, Tutro as new assistant coaches; Former assistant Ott moves to Penguins Youth Hockey – College Hockey | Ucho.com

The Hockey team of Chatham Women has announced new assistant coaches for the 2025-26 season.

The cougars have added Sara Krauseneck and Joseph Tutro.

Krauseneck joins the Cougars after playing for Plattsburgh from 2018 to 2023. In her five seasons with Plattsburgh, Krauseneck was more than 100 career points and was part of their national championship team 2018-19. She comes to Chatham after pursuing a professional career in Sweden.

Tutro joins the staff of Cougars after he is the head coach for the ACHA team of Miami.

“I am pleased to announce the addition of Sara and Joe to our staff,” said Chatham -head coach Mike O’grady in a statement. “Sara’s gaming career and experience that comes from Suny Plattsburgh will be invaluable for our players and employees. Joe has knowledge of the recruitment landscape and is well connected to our players in the interview process. I look forward to working with them this season and providing our players with such great resources.”

Former assistant -coach Jordan Ott has taken over the Pittsburgh Penguins 14U Tier I Girls Hockey team after having spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach for the cougars.

“I want to thank Jordan for the past two seasons,” O’grady added. “She is an incredible coach and person. The Elite Hockey organization of Pittsburgh Penguins is lucky to be her and I am delighted to see her develop youth hockey players here in Pittsburgh.”