Morgan spent 11 years in pro hockey including time with the Dallas Stars (Courtes: Getty Images)
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Following an 11-year professional playing career, Gavin Morgan has been hired as Alabama-Huntsville hockey assistant coach as announced by head coach Chris Luongo on Friday rounding out the Chargers' staff.
"As a player, Gavin has achieved success through hard work and determination," noted Luongo. "His relentless work ethic and his experience playing at the highest levels of college and pro hockey, including the NHL, make him a valuable asset for teaching our young players the finer points of how to be a successful student-athlete. He will work primarily with our Forwards but will also be involved with our special teams."
Known for his hard work and leadership, Morgan worked his way up the professional leagues, starting in the WCHL with the Idaho Steelheads and making his NHL Debut in 2003 with the Dallas Stars. After being under contract with the Dallas Stars organization for four years, Morgan played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, and Phoenix Coyotes organizations.
Additionally, Morgan travelled overseas to play in Switzerland, Austria and the Norwegian Elite League where he was part of the 08-09 Championship team. For his strong commitment to communities and charitable organizations, Morgan was twice named the AHL “Man of the Year”.
A graduate of the University of Denver, Morgan played from 1996 to 1999 as a Denver Pioneer under the coaching of George Gwozdecky. While at DU, he earned WCHA All Academic Honors, was named to the Denver Cup All-Tournament Team, advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 1997 and 1999 and was part of the 1999 WCHA Championship Team.
A native of East York, Ontario, Morgan and his wife Chrystal live in Madison along with their three children Ashley, Tanner and Brooklynn.
Last Updated ( Friday, 27 August 2010 )
Warde joins hockey staff as top assistant
Written by Jamie Gilliam
Friday, 20 August 2010
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - With the 2010-11 hockey season quickly
approaching, Alabama-Huntsville head coach Chris Luongo has added veteran
assistant coach Mike Warde as the Chargers top assistant for the program.
"I am very excited to have Mike Warde join our Hockey team,"
noted Luongo."He brings a wealth of
college hockey experience that will complement the strengths of our staff.Mike will serve as our recruiting coordinator;
work closely with our special teams units, as well as contribute to game
strategy.His insight will be of great
value to our Student-Athletes."
Warde returns to the coaching ranks after spending several
years in the healthcare sales industry.Prior to joining the private sector, he spent four years at the United
States Military Academy at West Point as the chief recruiter for the Black
Knights.While at Army, the Black
Knights achieved unparalleled success.
Prior to his stint at West Point, Warde began his collegiate
coaching duties at his alma mater, Iona College where he served as the Gaels
top assistant and primary recruiter.Warde helped Iona to the biggest turnaround in Division 1 college hockey
during his tenure there.
A native of Rockport, Mass., Warde began his coaching career
at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, NY.From
there, he matriculated to Alaska where he
coached with the Alaska All Stars Midget program and at Robert Service
High School.
A 1993 graduate of Iona with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Warde
along with his wife Angela and their son Brayden (5) currently reside in
Madison.
Last Updated ( Friday, 20 August 2010 )
Slate set for 2010-11 Chargers
Written by Jamie Gilliam
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Highlighted by a number of perennial powerhouses and a series at Bridgestone Arena, the home of the Nashville Predators, in Nashville, the Alabama-Huntsville Charger begins the Chris Luongo era with the toughest schedule in recent history.
“I am very excited about the 2010-11 schedule," noted Luongo. "It is unprecedented in that we play multiple weekends against every league. We will compete against some of the biggest names in college hockey as well as welcome some old friends back to the VBC. Our Student-Athletes will have the most unique experience in NCAA Division I hockey this season."
UAH opens the season at home welcoming CCHA foe Ferris State to the friendly confines of the Von Braun Center on October 7th and 8th. Following the opening series against the Bulldogs, the Chargers hit the road for four straight series starting off with a two-game set at 2010 national runner-up Wisconsin on Oct. 15th and 17th followed by an Oct. 22-23 series at Bowling Green. Luongo returns to his alma mater on Oct. 29th and 30th for a series at Michigan State before the Chargers wrap up the road swing at Ohio State on Nov. 5th and 6th.
The Friars of Providence make their first return to the "Rocket City" since 1989 for a two-game set on Nov. 11th and 12th. UAH wraps up the month of November at the 60th Annual Rensselaer Holiday Tournament in Troy. N.Y. The Chargers take on Bowling Green in the opening round of the event and will take on UConn or host RPI in the second round.
Former CHA foe Robert Morris comes to the Von Braun Center on Dec. 11th and 12th in a battle of the two former conference mates. A Dec. 16-17 trip to Mercyhurst wraps up the first half of the season before the Christmas break.
The Chargers return home to welcome in the New Year hosting RPI on Dec. 30th and 31st before welcoming long-time rival Bemidji State on Jan. 7th and 8th continuing the series between the two institutions.
Jan. 14th and 15th will see the Chargers take a trek up I-65 to take on Merrimack in the "Music City" at Bridgestone Arena. It marks the first meetings between the Warriors and Chargers since the 1993-94 season. A six-game swing finishes the road portion of the schedule for UAH with a Jan. 21-22 set at WCHA foe Colorado College followed by a Jan. 28-29 series at Nebraska-Omaha. The Chargers then finish the regular season how they began with a pair of contests against Ferris State. This time, on the Bulldog's home ice in Big Rapids, Mich.
UAH wraps up the 2010-11 home slate on Feb. 25-26 hosing the US National Development U-18 Team for a pair of contests at the Von Braun Center.
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HUNTSVILLE,
Ala. - After spending the last two seasons as the top assistant
coach with the Alabama-Huntsville Chargers hockey program, Chris
Luongo has been named the fourth head coach in school history.
"I
am extremely excited about this opportunity and I want to thank Mr.
Harris, and Dr. Williams for entrusting UAH Hockey to me," said
Luongo. "This is something I take very seriously and I am
committed to our student-athletes, The University, and to the
Huntsville community."
A
former NHL defenseman, Lungo joined the Charger program in 2008
following two seasons as assistant coach at Wayne State.
"Chris
has done an excellent job with our student-athletes both on the ice
and in the classroom the past two seasons and there is no doubt in my
mind that he's the right guy for our university to lead the UAH
hockey program," noted UAH Director of Athletics Jim Harris.
An
All-CCHA defensemen at Michigan State under legendary hockey coach
Ron Mason , Luongo was part of the Spartans program from 1985-1989
including MSU's 1986 national championship team. Following his
collegiate career, Luongo, a 5th-round selection by the
Detroit Red Wings in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, played with the
Phoenix Roadrunners of the IHL and the Adirondack Red Wings of the
AHL before making his NHL debut in Detroit in the 1990-91 season.
"The
University of Alabama in Huntsville has had a proud tradition of
coaches from Coach Ritch to Coach Ross to Coach Cole and I look
forward to putting my mark on Charger Hockey," remarked Luongo.
"Having been here for two years, I have become well aware of the
amazing support that UAH Hockey receives from the University, the
Alumni, and the Huntsville community and look forward to building on
that support in the coming years."
A
Fraser, Mich., native, Luongo along with his wife Cheryl and two
sons, Anthony and Christopher live in Madison. Luongo replaces
Danton Cole, who resigned in June to take a head coaching position
with USA Hockey.
Last Updated ( Friday, 09 July 2010 )
McCabe named head coach at Finlandia
Written by Jamie Gilliam
Wednesday, 02 June 2010
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Having spent more than a decade as a player and coach as a Charger, Alabama-Huntsville hockey assistant coach John McCabe has been named the head coach for Finlandia University in Hancock, Mich.
“I'm extremely excited about this opportunity,” noted McCabe. “Huntsville is always going to be a special place for me. I can't thank Mr. Harris or Coach Cole enough for the opportunities they've given me. It's thanks to them and a great university and community that I am able to take this next step.
Huntsville first came to know McCabe in 1995 when the tall forward suited up for then coach Doug Ross' squad eventually helping the Chargers to a pair of NCAA Division II national titles. Following a stint in minor-league hockey, McCabe returned to the “Rocket City” as an assistant coach for the “Blue and White”.
"John has been a big part of Charger Hockey for the last 14 years," noted UAH head coach Danton Cole. "From his time here as a student-athlete to his contribution as a coach John has been hard working and loyal to UAH. It is an exciting new chapter in his career and he is ready to take the reins as a head coach. We wish him nothing but the best and even though he will away from us, he will always be a part of the Charger family."
