FOND DU LAC -
Jamie Kivi has announced her resignation as the head coach of the Marian University women's ice hockey program after 11 seasons.
"I can't thank Jamie enough for her 11 years of hard work and dedication to Marian athletics and the Sabre women's hockey program," said Director of Athletics Tony Draves. "I wish her nothing but the best in her next chapter."
Kivi was named the second head coach of Marian women's ice hockey in 2012 after the program was introduced in 2009. In her second season, Kivi led the Sabres to the NCHA Tournament for the first time in program history earning herself NCHA Coach of the Year recognition. Marian would qualify for the NCHA Tournament seven times under her leadership including each of the last three seasons.
Her first season as bench boss saw Marian earn its first all-conference selection when Amanda Alexander was named an NCHA Honorable Mention selection. In total, Kivi coached five student-athletes who earned All-NCHA recognition and five NCHA All-Freshman picks. Marian earned its first CSC Academic All-District award this past season as well with
Kayla Kolpitcke earning that recognition to go with an All-NCHA award.
"It has been an honor to serve as the head women's ice hockey coach at Marian," said Kivi. "I want to thank Jason Murphy for taking a chance on me as a 24 year old. Since then, I've had the privilege to work under Jason Bartelt and Tony Draves, and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities they have given me. Most importantly, to my student-athletes, the alumni,
Katie Lindsley, current and past members of my coaching staff, and all of my co-workers over the last 11 years, thank you! There are not enough words to express my love and appreciation for all of you. You have become a part of my family and the reason why Marian is such a special place. The future of Marian women's ice hockey is bright, and I have no doubt the best is yet to come for the program."
A national search will be conducted for the hiring of the next head women's ice hockey coach.
