Sandelin Surprised by Serratore’s Retirement Plan
University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin expressed surprise upon hearing that Bemidji State coach Tom Serratore plans to retire after the 2026-27 season.
Duluth Superior, MN, October 22, 2026 —
University of Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey coach Scott Sandelin said he was surprised to hear that Bemidji State coach Tom Serratore plans to retire after the 2026-27 season.
The information provided does not include Sandelin’s exact remarks or when he learned of Serratore’s plan. It also does not specify when Serratore announced his intention to retire or provide details about his plans after the season.
Serratore is identified in the information as Bemidji State’s coach, while Sandelin is identified as UMD’s men’s hockey coach. No additional details were provided about either coach’s response, the teams’ schedules, or any potential successor at Bemidji State.
The retirement plan is described as taking effect after the 2026-27 season. The information does not say whether that timing could change, and it provides no further details about the circumstances behind the decision.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Wellens on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.
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