Former Michigan State hockey head coach Rick Comley was presented the John MacInnes Award on Wednesday evening at the American Hockey Coaches Association convention in Naples, Florida.
Established by AHCA in 1982 to honor former Michigan Tech coach John MacInnes, the award recognizes those who have shown a great concern for amateur hockey and youth programs. The recipients have had high winning percentages, as well as outstanding graduating percentages among their former players. The winners of this award have helped young men grow not only as hockey players, but more importantly, as men.
One of the longest-tenured and most successful coaches in NCAA history, Rick Comley won 783 games at three institutions in a 38-year career and guided Michigan State to the 2007 national championship.