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Andy Slaggert, an assistant coach at Notre Dame the last 32 years, is stepping down at the end of October for an opportunity in pro hockey. The announcement was made today, but didn’t specify the opportunity.
Slaggert played at Notre Dame from 1985-89. He started his career as an assistant coach in 1993 when Ric Schafer was the head coach.
Two years later, Dave Poulin became head coach, and then Jeff Jackson in 2005. Slaggert stayed through it all. He was originally planning to stay on the staff after Jackson’s retirement, with Brock Sheahan taking over this year.
“While my relationship with Notre Dame and Fighting Irish Hockey is changing, it is not ending,” Slaggert said. “I will continue to support Brock, his staff, the athletic department and the university to the best of my ability in any way they see fit. It has been the honor of my life to be called ‘Coach’ at the University of Notre Dame and I hope that I have represented Our Lady in a manner befitting such a prestigious role. I am excited for what lies ahead for me personally and professionally but also for this program which I am confident will reach new heights.”
Slaggert’s sons, Graham and Landon, played for the Irish. His third son, Carter, is on the team’s roster now.
Slaggert was honored by his peers during the 2009-10 season when he was named the winner of the American Hockey Coaches Association’s Terry Flanagan Award for 2010. The award is named in honor of the former New Hampshire player and Bowling Green assistant and honors an assistant coach for his career body of work.
Slaggert helped recruit and coach 13 future NHL players.