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Ken Hutchins, a 1987 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, was promoted to head men's ice hockey coach at SNHU on March 28, 2007.
"Having worked with Ken for the
past ten years I have seen his dedication to the success of the
hockey program, and the development of every student-athlete on the
team," said athletic director Chip Polak at the time of the
promotion. "I am confident in his abilities to lead the
program."
Hutchins, who brings with him nearly two decades of coaching
experience, spent 10 years as
an assistant coach at SNHU and was named associate head coach
prior to the 2006-07 season. He helped the Penmen to an appearance
in the final NCAA Division II Championship Series in 1999 and
guided the Penmen to an appearance in the championship game of the
ECAC Division II/Northeast-10 Conference Tournament in 2000, 2001,
2005 and 2006. Hutchins began his coaching career at Skidmore
College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., where he served as an assistant
coach for seven years (1990-97).
"As a graduate of SNHU I am honored and excited to be offered the
opportunity to take over as head coach," said Hutchins.
Hutchins also spent six years
(1991-97) as the corporate marketing and sales manager for the
Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League. He was with the
team during the 1991-92 season when the Red Wings claimed the
Calder Cup under the guidance of head coach Barry Melrose.
A native of Dracut, Mass., Hutchins was a four-year member of the
hockey team at SNHU (then New Hampshire College) and helped the
Penmen to a combined 57-45-4 record. He was a freshman on the
1983-84 team that posted an 18-9-1 record and advanced to the NCAA
Division II Tournament. As a senior he led the Penmen to their
first-ever appearance in the ECAC North/South Tournament. He played
in 79 games over his career and totaled 23 career points. He was a
five-sport athlete at Dracut High School.
Hutchins currently resides in Manchester, N.H. with his wife Donna
and son Jack.
