The University of Vermont has fired men’s hockey head coach Todd Woodcroft after an investigation revealed inappropriate text messages with UVM students. Assistant coach Steve Wielder has been named interim head coach for the 2023-2024 season. “The University of Vermont Athletic Department has high hopes for the actions of our coaches and everyone involved in our department,” UVM Athletic Director Jeff Schulman said in the news. release. “Considering the findings of an investigation conducted by UVM’s Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunities and completed this week, it is clear that Coach Woodcroft has not lived up to its expectations,” Woodcroft has been coach of the Catamounts for three seasons. He has accumulated a record of 20 wins and 54 losses. -9 record and one playoff win. Woodcroft’s attorney, Andrew Miltenberg, released the following statement about his client: We strongly believe that the University’s decision is contrary to fact and law. We will seek justice for Mr. Woodcroft, who has been an outstanding coach and community advocate for over 20 years. ‘ NBC5 will have more coverage tonight at 11 p.m.
The University of Vermont has fired men’s hockey head coach Todd Woodcroft after an investigation revealed inappropriate text messages with UVM students.
Assistant coach Steve Wielder has been named interim head coach for the 2023-2024 season.
“The University of Vermont Athletic Department has great expectations for the actions of the coaches and everyone involved,” UVM Athletic Director Jeff Shulman said in a news release. “Considering the findings of an investigation completed this week by UVM’s Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Office, it is clear that Coach Woodcroft failed to meet those expectations.”
Woodcroft coached the Katamounts for three seasons, amassing a 20-54-9 record and one playoff win.
Woodcroft’s attorney, Andrew Miltenberg, released the following statement about his client:
“We strongly oppose proceedings and their consequences that lack basic fairness and due process. We strongly believe that the university’s decision is contrary to fact and law. , intends to seek justice for Mr. Woodcroft, who has been an outstanding coach and community advocate for over 20 years.”
NBC5 has more coverage tonight at 11pm
