Michigan State hockey has extended head coach Adam Nightingale the school announced on Friday.
The school release didn’t include details on the official contract extension for Nightingale, but according to Detroit Free Press reporter Chris Solari this will be a new deal that runs through 2030. This new deal is a five-year rollover contract that was officially approved by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees on Friday.
“I’m appreciative of the support the Board of Trustees and President Kevin Guskiewicz have demonstrated with today’s announcement of a new contract for Adam Nightingale, helping to ensure he leads the Spartan hockey program for many years to come,” J Batt, Michigan State Vice President and Director of Athletics said in a press release. “Under Coach Nightingale’s guidance, Michigan State has returned to its position as one of the elite programs in college hockey, creating incredible excitement both within the hockey community and throughout all of our loyal supporters. Coming off back-to-back Big Ten Championships, there’s a buzz that even greater things are on the horizon. Personally, I can’t wait to experience the excitement of the sold-out crowds at Munn Ice Arena this winter, in what could be a truly special season.”
Nightingale is entering his fourth season at Michigan State, where he has experienced a ton of success. Nightingale has quickly brought the Spartans back into the national spotlight of college hockey with back-to-back Big Ten championships and No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans are expected to be a top five team again next year as well.
“My family and I are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to represent Michigan State University,” Nightingale said in a press release. “To coach at an institution like this and be part of the East Lansing community is a privilege and an awesome responsibility. The support our program receives, from President Kevin Guskiewicz, the Board of Trustees, Director of Athletics J Batt and the entire Spartan family, will never be taken for granted, and we make sure our players and staff understand that on a daily basis. We look forward to continuing to make our university, alumni and community proud.”
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