Don Lucia
Encyclopedia
Don Lucia is the head coach
of the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's hockey team. He has twice led the Golden Gophers to the NCAA National Championship
title, in 2002 and 2003. Under Lucia, the Golden Gophers have won five MacNaughton Cup
s (awarded to the WCHA
's regular season champion) and won the Broadmoor Trophy
three times (awarded to the WCHA playoff champion). He has coached one Hobey Baker Award
winner, Jordan Leopold
. Lucia graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1981.
. Tony Lucia (born 1987), who is currently playing in the American Hockey League
with the Worcester Sharks
, was selected in the 6th round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft
by the San Jose Sharks
; and Mario Lucia
(born 1993), was selected in the 2nd round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
by the Minnesota Wild
.
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
of the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's hockey team. He has twice led the Golden Gophers to the NCAA National Championship
NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship
The annual NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship tournament determines the top men's ice hockey team in NCAA Division I and Division III. The semi-finals and finals of the Division I Championship are branded as the Frozen Four, a passing nod to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship - known...
title, in 2002 and 2003. Under Lucia, the Golden Gophers have won five MacNaughton Cup
MacNaughton Cup
The MacNaughton Cup is a trophy awarded annually to the regular season conference champion of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association . The trophy is named after James MacNaughton of Calumet, Michigan, who was an avid supporter of amateur ice hockey...
s (awarded to the WCHA
Western Collegiate Hockey Association
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference....
's regular season champion) and won the Broadmoor Trophy
Broadmoor Trophy
The Broadmoor Trophy is a trophy that has been awarded to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association playoff champion since 1985. The trophy itself dates to 1981, when it was awarded to the WCHA regular season champion for three seasons, from 1981-82 to 1983-84...
three times (awarded to the WCHA playoff champion). He has coached one Hobey Baker Award
Hobey Baker Award
The Hobey Baker Award is an annual award given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player.It is named for hockey player and World War I veteran Hobey Baker, who played collegiately at Princeton University and learned the game at St...
winner, Jordan Leopold
Jordan Leopold
Jordan Leopold is an American professional ice hockey defenseman, currently playing with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
. Lucia graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1981.
Personal information
Lucia has two sons who have been picked in the NHL Entry DraftNHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements...
. Tony Lucia (born 1987), who is currently playing in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
with the Worcester Sharks
Worcester Sharks
The Worcester Sharks are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . The franchise is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and play their home games at the DCU Center in Downtown Worcester. The Sharks and the city of Worcester hosted the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic.-History:On...
, was selected in the 6th round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft
2005 NHL Entry Draft
The 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft.As a lockout cancelled the games of the 2004–05 NHL season, the draft order was determined by lottery on July 22, 2005. Teams were assigned 1 to 3 balls based on their playoff appearances and first overall draft picks from the past three years...
by the San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
; and Mario Lucia
Mario Lucia
Mario Lucia is an American ice hockey player who has played for the U.S. National Development Team in the USHL. He was raised in Plymouth, Minnesota. He played for Wayzata High School in the 2009-2010 season as well as the 2010-2011 season. He is currently ranked 34 in the NHL draft prospects...
(born 1993), was selected in the 2nd round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
2011 NHL Entry Draft
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
by the Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
.