Berman Appointed Assistant Coach for Team USA at World University Games

Chad Berman, the Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach of Men's Hockey, a Campus Recreation club sport, has been named an assistant coach for Team USA at the World University Games in Italy, set for January 2025.

As part of Team USA's bid for a gold medal, Berman will join two other coaches to lead a roster of 23 players from the American Collegiate Hockey Association, which includes U of A Hockey forwards Riley Ruh and Justin Hughes.

While Arizona Hockey has had players selected for the World University Games in the past, this marks the first time a coach from the program has earned the distinction. Berman, in his 10th year as head coach, will lead Team USA against strong European opponents, including teams from Poland, Japan, Ukraine, and Slovakia.