Interim Tag Removed: Carrie Sirola Named Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach
Sirola has led the Women's Ice Hockey Program to two consecutive ACHA National Tournament appearances.
DEARBORN, Mich. – The University of Michigan-Dearborn Department of Athletics & Recreation removed the interim tag and officially named Carrie Sirola the third women's ice hockey head coach in program history. Director of Athletics and Recreation Bryan Earl announced on Thursday (May 1).
Carrie Sirola enters her 7th season as a coach for the UM-Dearborn Women's Ice Hockey team. She spent four seasons as an assistant coach and the last two as the interim head coach, leading the Wolverines to the National tournament in each of the previous two seasons. She was voted as the UM-Dearborn Coach of the Year for the last two seasons.
Sirola comes to UM-Dearborn with over 30 years of coaching experience at all levels of girls' and women's hockey. She led the Livonia Knights girls' teams to three state titles in 11 seasons. She founded the O'Leary Hawks Women's team and led them to two National championships and 11 State championships. As a youth player, she won one national championship, was a two-time National finalist, and a six-time State champion. She also spent time volunteering on numerous hockey league boards or committees, including the Michigan Senior Women's Hockey League, Michigan Girls Hockey League, and the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association.
What They're Saying About Carrie
"We are excited that Carrie will continue to lead the women's ice hockey program. Under her leadership the past two seasons, the team has two berths in the ACHA National Tournament and the team continues to succeed in the classroom. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for the women's ice hockey team." - Bryan Earl, Director of Athletics & Recreation
"Carrie has more than proven herself as an assistant and, more recently, the interim head coach. I am excited to watch her continue to grow the women's ice hockey program and maintain a culture of success." - Eric Stark, Assistant AD Student-Athlete Welfare & Development
