STORRS, Conn – The Hockey East Association in conjunction with Bauer has announced that UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh has been named the Bob Kullen Coach of the Year for the 2024-25 season. 

Cavanaugh, in the midst of his 12th season on the bench at UConn, has guided the Huskies back to TD Garden for the Hockey East semifinal for the second time in program history and on the cusp of making their first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history.  

The Huskies, picked eighth in the Hockey East preseason poll, rebounded in 2024-25 to secure their third 20-win season in the last four years. UConn heads to Boston this week nationally ranked No. 7 in the USCHO Top-20 and have been in the national polls for nine-straight weeks this season. The Huskies are also ranked seventh in the PairWise rankings, a program high. UConn has won 10 games over ranked opponents this year and are currently in the midst of an eight-game unbeaten streak. 

The Huskies offense saw an uptick this season with sophomore Joey Muldowney setting the program record for goals in a season in the Hockey East era, and Hudson Schandor setting the program record for most assists in a season in the Hockey East era. UConn's penalty kill under Cavanaugh and staff is boasting an 81% kill rate and is tied for the nation lead with nine shorthanded goals. 

UConn is set to face-off against Boston University in the Hockey East semifinals Thursday at 4 pm, with the championship game taking place Friday at 7:30pm. Following the conclusion of the Hockey East tournament, the Huskies will wait for their name to be called on selection Sunday.