Jim Nahrgang
James Herbert Nahrgang (born April 17, 1951) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 57 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings. He was born in Millbank, Ontario, but grew up in Kitchener, Ontario.
Jim Nahrgang | |||
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Born |
Millbank, Ontario, Canada | April 17, 1951||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for | Detroit Red Wings | ||
NHL Draft |
86th overall, 1971 Detroit Red Wings | ||
Playing career | 1974–1978 |
Biographical details | |
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Alma mater | Michigan Tech University |
Playing career | |
1970–1974 | Michigan Tech |
Position(s) | Defenseman |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1978–1982 | Michigan Tech (Assistant) |
1982–1985 | Michigan Tech |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 56–62–3 (.475) |
Coaching
After retiring as a player in 1978 Nahrgang joined the staff at his alma mater as an assistant, remaining with Michigan Tech until John MacInnes retired in 1982. Nahrgang was named as MacInnes' replacement and served three years as head coach before resigning in February 1985.[1] During his tenure the Huskies declined each year and also moved from the CCHA back to their previous conference, the WCHA.
Head coaching record
Season | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
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Michigan Tech Huskies (CCHA) (1982–1984) | |||||||||
1982–83 | Michigan Tech | 22–17–1 | 20–12–0 | 4th | CCHA Quarterfinals | ||||
1983–84 | Michigan Tech | 19–21–1 | 14–16–0 | t-5th | CCHA Quarterfinals | ||||
Michigan Tech: | 41–38–2 | 34–28–0 | |||||||
Michigan Tech Huskies (WCHA) (1984–1985) | |||||||||
1984–85 | Michigan Tech | 15–24–1 | 13–20–1 | 8th | WCHA Quarterfinals | ||||
Michigan Tech: | 15–24–1 | 13–20–1 | |||||||
Total: | 56–62–3 | ||||||||
National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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Awards and honors
Award | Year | |
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All-WCHA Second Team | 1972–73 | [2] |
All-WCHA First Team | 1973–74 | [2] |
AHCA West All-American | 1973–74 | [3] |
All-NCAA All-Tournament Team | 1974 | [4] |
References
- "Michigan Tech Huskies 2002 Hockey yearbook" (PDF). Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
- "WCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- "NCAA Frozen Four Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved 2013-06-19.