DUBUQUE, Iowa - University of Dubuque has announced the hiring of Seamus Gregory as the school's inaugural men's hockey coach. Gregory most recently was the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics since January of 2019 and head men's hockey coach at Northland College in Ashland, Wis. from 2014-2023. He is the all-time leader for wins in men's hockey at Northland. His teams qualified for the playoffs six times and he earned Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) 2016-017 Coach of the Year Award.

"Seamus brings a wealth of experiences which will assist in building a championship program that is grounded in our Mission and engaged in our communities.  We are excited to welcome him and his family to UD," commented Vice President of Student Engagement and Intercollegiate Athletics Nelson Edmonds.

Since his time at Northland College, Gregory has been the lead for many fundraising initiatives which included the Annual Northland College Golf Classic, Varsity Club, and other corporate fundraising opportunities. He was active in the local community and dedicated much of his time and efforts to building the Athletic Department's relationship in the regional area and beyond.

"It's an honor to be the first Head Men's Hockey Coach at the University of Dubuque," stated Gregory. "Upon meeting with Nelson and other members of his staff, hearing their vision for the department of athletics, starting hockey, and the support from President Bullock to do so, it's just incredible. They are raising the bar. I look forward to the challenge, and very much excited to contribute to the growth of hockey in the state of Iowa. The Northern Collegiate Hockey Association is a strong conference and one of the best in the country. We have all the support and tools to be successful. This would not be possible without the support of family; my wife and I are ecstatic to make Dubuque our new home and raise our children in a growing vibrant community"

Prior to Gregory's arrival at Northland, he served as the Head Men's Hockey Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Williston State College in Williston, N. D. He was their inaugural coach and helped start the hockey program at Williston. He led his team to the NJCAA tournament and a National Runner-up finish in the program's first year in 2012.

He guided his team to back-to-back NJCAA National Championships and was also named National Coach of the Year in 2013 and 2014. His director duties included all corporate fundraising and advertising, he was also the athletic liaison to the Teton Booster club.

Prior to Williston he coached at Lake Forest College as head coach from 2010-11 and as an assistant coach from 2008-2010. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in education, history and sociology degree at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada in 2003 and esides in Dubuque with his family. 

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For further information, please contact Paul Misner, director of sports information, at 563.589.3168 or pmisner@dbq.edu.