Paul Jerrard was hired as UNO’s assistant hockey coach in May of 2018.
Jerrard is a hockey veteran with more than 20 years as an assistant coach in the National Hockey League, American Hockey League and college hockey. He spent two seasons with the Calgary Flames (2016-18) before coming to Omaha. Among his other NHL stints, he was an assistant coach for the Dallas Stars for two years and with the Colorado Avalanche for one season.
Jerrard also has significant development experience as an assistant coach in the American Hockey League, working with the top prospects of Colorado, Dallas, Vancouver and the New York Islanders.
The native of Winnipeg, Manitoba began his coaching career in 1997 following a 10-year playing career from 1987 to 1997 that included a stint with the Minnesota North Stars.
Jerrard is no stranger to college hockey. He played defense for Lake Superior State from 1983-87, totaling 40 goals and 73 assists for 113 points in 156 games. He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the ninth round of the 1983 Entry Draft.
Following his playing days, he returned to his alma mater where he was an assistant coach in 1997-98 and again from 1999-2002.
