University of Delaware Athletics
Michel Larocque Joins Ice Hockey Coaching Staff
8/21/2025 4:40:00 PM | Ice Hockey
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware Ice Hockey Head Coach Allison Coomey has announced the addition of Michel Larocque to the Fightin' Blue Hens' coaching staff. Larocque, who brings more than 20 years of coaching experience, will join the program as a volunteer goalie coach.
"We are excited to add Michel Larocque to our coaching staff," Coomey said. "Bringing in a dedicated goalie coach was a priority for our program, and Michel's experience and expertise make him an outstanding fit. Michel has competed at the highest level on the men's side and has worked extensively with goalies across all stages of their development. He comes highly recommended, with consistent praise from those who have had the opportunity to work with him. We are confident that Michel will make an immediate and lasting impact on our program."
A USA Hockey Level 5 Certified Coach and Gold Level Goaltending Coach, Larocque has run his own goaltender training company – ML28 Hockey – since 2001. He has worked with goalies of all levels as a regional goalie coach for club and scholastic programs as well as organizing camps, clinics and private lessons across multiple age ranges.
Larocque had a distinguished collegiate career at Boston University where he played 97 career games from 1995 to 1999, helping lead the Terriers to the 1997 Hockey East championship, four-straight Beanpot titles, and three NCAA Tournament appearances including an appearance in the 1997 national championship game where he made 24 saves. Larocque was a two-time All-Hockey East selection and was an All-American in 1999 as well as a Hobey Baker finalist. He also was the 1997 Hockey East Tournament MVP and selected to the 1996 Hockey East All-Rookie Team.
Originally drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the sixth round of the 1996 NHL Draft, Larocque was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1999. He made his NHL debut in 2001 against Philadelphia and played in three games for the Blackhawks.
"I'm really excited to join Coach Coomey and the Delaware women's hockey program as the goalie coach for this inaugural season," Larocque said. "There's a great energy around this team, and it's an incredible opportunity to help build something from the ground up. I can't wait to get started working with our goaltenders and being part of this new chapter."
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Tickets for the upcoming inaugural Delaware ice hockey season are on sale now. The Blue Hens will play 16 home games at Fred Rust Ice Arena, starting with the program's first-ever contest on Friday, September 26 against LIU.
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"We are excited to add Michel Larocque to our coaching staff," Coomey said. "Bringing in a dedicated goalie coach was a priority for our program, and Michel's experience and expertise make him an outstanding fit. Michel has competed at the highest level on the men's side and has worked extensively with goalies across all stages of their development. He comes highly recommended, with consistent praise from those who have had the opportunity to work with him. We are confident that Michel will make an immediate and lasting impact on our program."
A USA Hockey Level 5 Certified Coach and Gold Level Goaltending Coach, Larocque has run his own goaltender training company – ML28 Hockey – since 2001. He has worked with goalies of all levels as a regional goalie coach for club and scholastic programs as well as organizing camps, clinics and private lessons across multiple age ranges.
Larocque had a distinguished collegiate career at Boston University where he played 97 career games from 1995 to 1999, helping lead the Terriers to the 1997 Hockey East championship, four-straight Beanpot titles, and three NCAA Tournament appearances including an appearance in the 1997 national championship game where he made 24 saves. Larocque was a two-time All-Hockey East selection and was an All-American in 1999 as well as a Hobey Baker finalist. He also was the 1997 Hockey East Tournament MVP and selected to the 1996 Hockey East All-Rookie Team.
Originally drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the sixth round of the 1996 NHL Draft, Larocque was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1999. He made his NHL debut in 2001 against Philadelphia and played in three games for the Blackhawks.
"I'm really excited to join Coach Coomey and the Delaware women's hockey program as the goalie coach for this inaugural season," Larocque said. "There's a great energy around this team, and it's an incredible opportunity to help build something from the ground up. I can't wait to get started working with our goaltenders and being part of this new chapter."
TICKETS
Tickets for the upcoming inaugural Delaware ice hockey season are on sale now. The Blue Hens will play 16 home games at Fred Rust Ice Arena, starting with the program's first-ever contest on Friday, September 26 against LIU.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware ice hockey, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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