Rob Rassey is appointed the new Robert D. Ziff '88 Head Coach for Harvard Men's Hockey, returning to Cambridge after serving as associate head coach at Michigan. He is the 12th head coach in program history and previously coached for the Crimson from 2013 to 2019, during which he led the team to significant successes, including four NCAA Tournament appearances and two ECAC Hockey titles. At Michigan, Rassey contributed to the team achieving two Big Ten Tournament Championships and three Frozen Four appearances in four years. His coaching career highlights include mentoring award-winning athletes and a focus on high-level competition and student-athlete development. Rassey expressed excitement about returning to Harvard to lead the program's next chapter.

By the Numbers
  • Rassey coached Michigan to three Frozen Four appearances in the last four years.
  • While at Harvard, Rassey led the team to four NCAA Tournament appearances and two ECAC Hockey titles (2015, 2017).
State of Play
  • Rassey is stepping into a program with a storied history and recent competitive success.
  • The team looks to maintain high performance and leverage Rassey’s previous success with developing NHL talent.
What's Next

With Rassey at the helm, expect Harvard Men's Hockey to focus on transitioning to an elite competitive level similar to his recent success at Michigan, targeting not just conference titles but a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. He will be working closely with returning and new recruits to enhance the team's performance.

Bottom Line

Rob Rassey’s return to Harvard Men's Hockey brings a blend of experience, a successful track record, and a commitment to athlete development that positions the program for future success. His leadership could redefine the Crimson’s competitive edge in college hockey.