Ron Mason, the second-winningest coach in college hockey history, passed away overnight (June 13). He was 76.
“Coach Mason defined what it means to be a Spartan,” Michigan State President Lou Anna K. Simon said. “His relentless quest for excellence on and off the rink made everyone around him better. He truly created a Spartan hockey family in which the focus was on collective success rather than worrying about who received credit. That drive translated into great accomplishments on the ice and in life for all those fortunate enough to work with or play for him.