The interim tag has been removed.
Ahead of the University of Michigan’s appearance in the Frozen Four, the school’s hockey program on Friday officially named former interim Brandon Naurato as head coach.
The Wolverines didn’t skip a beat after the late-summer installation of Naurato, a former Michigan player and assistant who was named interim head coach in August. Michigan (31-10-1) claimed a second straight Big Ten tournament title and a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament while replacing the production of several elite NHL prospects.
While talking to the media earlier this week, Naurato, 38, said he’s learned a lot since taking over the job.