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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pittsburgh Penguins appoint Dan Muse as 23rd head coach in franchise history
Penguins hire Dan Muse to lead team as new head coach Muse brings championship pedigree and player development record Live Events Muse tasked with leading Penguins through competitive transition (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Dan Muse as the team's new head coach, making him the 23rd individual to hold the position in franchise history. President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas cited Muse's success at multiple levels and strong player development background as key reasons for the 42, joins the Penguins with 20 years of coaching experience, including stints as an assistant coach in the NHL with the New York Rangers (2023–2025) and Nashville Predators (2017–2020). In both organizations, Muse held responsibility for special teams and played a key role in improving their penalty killing read: NHL: Captain Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk lead Panthers' comeback to reach their third consecutive Stanley Cup final During his NHL tenure, Muse contributed to three division championships and two President's Trophies. He was directly involved in penalty kill systems that ranked fourth overall in the NHL during his two seasons in Nashville and again with the Rangers from 2023 to 2025, where the team achieved the second-best net penalty killing percentage in the league.A native of Canton, Massachusetts, Muse has coached at various levels, winning titles in the NCAA, USHL, and international competitions. He began his career at Milton Academy in 2005 and held coaching roles at Williams College and Sacred Heart University before joining Yale University in Yale, Muse served as assistant and later associate head coach, helping the program capture the 2013 NCAA National Championship. In the USHL, Muse led the Chicago Steel to their first Clark Cup Championship in 2016–17, compiling the best record in the Eastern Conference and the third-best mark also served as head coach for the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP) from 2020 to 2023. His Under-18 Team won the gold medal at the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship and set a program record with 16 wins over NCAA teams that season. Muse's teams included top NHL prospects such as Rutger McGroarty, Ryan Leonard, Will Smith, Zeev Buium, and Luke read: Oilers vs Stars NHL Playoff rematch offers big betting storylines ahead of Game 1 His international coaching experience includes serving as a video coach for Team USA during the 2013 and 2014 World Junior Championships, with the team capturing gold in his new role, Muse will be responsible for guiding a Pittsburgh Penguins roster in transition, with an emphasis on youth development and tactical structure. Kyle Dubas highlighted Muse's attention to detail, special teams expertise, and ability to connect with both veteran and young players as decisive factors in the holds a degree from Stonehill College, where he played collegiate hockey from 2001 to 2005 before shifting into coaching. He and his wife, Maureen, have four read: Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele plays for his late father as Jets face elimination in NHL Playoffs The Penguins organization is looking to rebuild competitiveness in the coming seasons, and Muse's track record with developing talent and leading teams to success at different levels is expected to support that goal. His appointment marks a new direction for the franchise as it aims to re-establish its position as a playoff contender.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dan Muse takes over as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach after impressive NHL rise
Dan Muse takes over as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach after impressive NHL rise (Image Source: Getty Images) The Pittsburgh Penguins have a new head coach. On June 3, 2025, they named Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in team history. The announcement came from Kyle Dubas. He is the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. The team shared the news online and through their official platforms. Dan Muse joins as new head coach in Pittsburgh Dan Muse is 42 years old. Two decades are covered by his coaching history. He has played in college hockey, junior leagues, international hockey, and the NHL. Most recently, he assisted the New York Rangers' coach. He worked for that company from 2023 to 2025. He instructed the Nashville Predators from 2017 until 2020. Dan Muse takes over as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach after impressive NHL rise In both towns, Muse oversaw the penalty-killing units. From 2017 to 2019, the Nashville team placed fourth in penalty kill. With the Rangers, he contributed to the penalty kill staying powerful and among the best in the league. His teams also won important awards. He helped Nashville win two division titles. The Rangers also won one under his coaching. Both teams won the Presidents' Trophy while he was there. Kyle Dubas said Muse was chosen because of his success. He praised his work with players at all levels. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2024-2025 Models: Small SUVs Are Turning Heads (Take A Look) FrequentSearches | Search Ads Learn More Undo Dubas said, 'Dan helps players grow. He connects with young and veteran players. He wins wherever he goes.' Also Read: 'Thank You, Pittsburgh": Mike Sullivan Leaves Pittsburgh Penguins With Emotional Billboard Message Experience and praise from Pittsburgh Penguins management Muse coached in the USHL before joining the NHL. From 2015 to 2017, he directed the Chicago Steel. They took home their first Clark Cup Championship in 2017. He also dabbled in college hockey. He gave Williams College, Sacred Heart, and Yale University coaching. He assisted the team in winning the national title in 2013 while at Yale. Muse also worked with Team USA. He coached the Under-18 team and won gold in 2023 at the World Championship. He also coached young players who are now NHL stars. Dan Muse is from Canton, Massachusetts. He played college hockey at Stonehill College. He graduated in 2005. He is married to Maureen. They have four children together.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh Penguins name new head coach
The Pittsburgh Penguins have named Dan Muse as the team's 23rd head coach in franchise history. Muse, 42, has 20 years of coaching experience, including five seasons in the NHL as an assistant coach with the New York Rangers and Nashville Predators, the Penguins stated in a release. He led the teams to three total divisional titles and two President's Trophies during his five years in the NHL. Advertisement Muse is a native of Canton, Mass. He has won championships at the NCAA, USHL, and IIHF U18 and U20 level, the Penguins stated. 'During this process, we met with many candidates who we felt would have been a fit as the next head coach of the Penguins, but ultimately, Dan Muse stood out as the best choice,' said Kyle Dubas, president of hockey operations and general manager for the Penguins. 'What separated Dan was his ability to develop players, win at all levels where he has been a head coach and his consistent success coaching special teams in the NHL. From his success in developing college and junior players, to his impactful work with veteran players during his time in the NHL, Dan has shown a proven ability to connect with players at all stages of their careers and help them to reach their potential.' 'Additionally, his leadership of special teams units at the NHL level in both Nashville and New York produced elite results consistently. His overall body of work, attention to detail and vision for our group showed us that he is the best coach to take our team forward. We're excited to welcome Dan, and his family, to the city of Pittsburgh.' Muse's coaching career began at the collegiate level, where he spent six seasons as an assistant coach and associate head coach with Yale University, helping the Bulldogs to a National Championship in 2013, the Penguins stated. Before that, he spent one season each at Sacred Heart University and Williams College. He began his coaching career at Milton Academy in 2005. Advertisement After departing from the NCAA level, Muse served as head coach of the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League from 2015-17. He led the team to the top record in the Eastern Conference and third-best record in the USHL en route to the franchise's first-ever Clark Cup Championship, the Penguins stated. Check back for updates on this breaking story. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
USHL Alum Signs NHL Contract With Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have signed former Green Bay Gamblers and Sioux City Musketeers defenseman Damien Carfagna to a two-year entry-level contract, which will begin in the 2025-26 season. The 22-year-old left-shot blueliner spent the past two seasons playing college hockey at Ohio State University. He skated in 72 games for the Buckeyes and recorded nine goals with 25 assists for 34 points. Carfagna's seven goals over 38 games in 2024-25 were a team-high among Buckeyes defensemen, while his 21 assists and 28 points ranked second. Ohio State was eliminated in the first round of the NCAA championship tournament by Boston University. The Wood-Ridge, New Jersey native began his NCAA career at the University of New Hampshire in 2022-23. He made 35 appearances as a freshman, tallying six goals with 10 assists. Carfagna played two USHL seasons between the Gamblers and Musketeers. He won a Clark Cup Championship with Sioux City in 2021-22 and made the USHL Third All-Star Team. In 111 USHL games during those two seasons, Carfagna totaled 66 points (12-54-66).
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three More Teams Clinch Clark Cup Playoff Spots
Three more USHL teams clinched spots in the Clark Cup Playoffs Saturday night as the countdown to the post-season rolls on. The Muskegon Lumberjacks, Madison Capitols and Youngstown Phantoms secured spots in the playoffs. The Jacks and Capitols won their respective games Saturday, while the Phantoms lost but still gained entry. Muskegon got out the brooms, sweeping the Fargo Force with a 6-2 win in Fargo on Saturday to take the weekend series. After the Force scored less than a minute into the game, the Jacks tied the score thanks to a one-timer by Jack Galanek off a 3-on-2 rush at 16:20 of the opening period. The Jacks then took the lead on a power play 1:04 into the middle frame. Vaclav Nestrasil took a beautiful shot pass from Ivan Ryabkin and tapped in a shot from the back door for a 2-1 lead. Muskegon took control from there, with four skaters ending up with multi-point nights. Stephen Peck saved 21 of 23 shots to move his record to 16-5-2-3. Meanwhile, the Capitols were in Plymouth and came away with a 5-2 victory over the NTDP U18 squad. Diego Johnson led the way for Madison with two goals, helping the Caps clinch a playoff berth. The Phantoms lost 3-2 to the Sioux Falls Stampede, but managed to clinch a berth in the post-season for the fourth straight year thanks to NTDP's loss. The Phantoms captured a Clark Cup Championship in 2022-23, and hope to accomplish that feat again this post-season. Youngstown is third in the Eastern Conference, one game ahead of the Capitols and one behind Muskegon with nine games left in the regular season.
