Potsdam has announced that Mike Grace will serve as the Beren Interim men’s hockey head coach for the 2025-26 season.
Grace, who comes to the Noord -Land after three seasons as an assistant coach at Elmira, takes over for Chris Bernard.
“Mike is a proven winner and excel as a player and coach,” said Potsdam Director of Athletics Mark Misiak in a statement. “His knowledge of the Sunyac will serve him well when he gets to work, and I am excited to see what our ice hockey team of our men can achieve this campaign under his leadership.”
From 2022-23, Grace worked with Elmira head coach Aaron Saul, a former bear coach, to guide the Soing Eagles to a record of 46-31-4. Elmira earned three Playoff appearances in New England Hockey Conference and one trip to the NCAA tournament in the three years. Nine Elmira players achieved all NEHC awards during Grace’s time about the staff.
He was responsible for the defense of Elmira, defensive systems, penalty kill and power play. Grace was also in charge of developing practical plans and pre-scout and post-game video. He worked with Saul on recruitment, social media and all other aspects of hockey activities.
Prior to Elmira, Grace served as head coach of the Boston Jr. Rangers and Maine Eclipse, two EHL Premier teams. He was also assistant coach for the same clubs in addition to the Worcester Jr. Railers.
Grace started his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at King’s in 2017-18 and spent three seasons at the Monarchs.
As a player, Grace is no stranger to the bears or the Sunyac. He spent four seasons to man the blue line for Plattsburgh. In his career in the cardinals, he achieved 52 points on 10 goals and 42 assists in 105 games.
After graduating in 2013, Grace played 223 games with the SPHL’s Mississippi Riverkings, with 12 goals and 77 assists for 89 points. He closed his professional gaming career with a short appearance for the Elmira Mammoth of the FPHL.
De Rochester, NY, native achieved a bachelor in business administration and marketing from Plattsburgh and a master in curriculum and instructions of King’s.
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