UConn men’s hockey coach Mike Cavanaugh has taken a program with no scholarships in Atlantic Hockey into a competitive Hockey East squad that’s finished fifth or higher in three of the last four seasons. Now, he’s being rewarded with his second contract extension.
On Friday, UConn announced a five-year extension for Cavanaugh that will take him through the 2025-26 season. The deal is worth a total of $1.9 million with a base salary of $360,000 in addition to performance incentives. If Cavanaugh’s still the coach at the end of the contract in 2026, he’ll receive an $150,000 bonus.