Hogan named new CHInc. executive director : College Hockey News

August 5, 2024

CHN Staff Report

College Hockey Inc. has named Sean Hogan the organization’s new executive director. Hogan is promoted from his previous position as senior director of men’s hockey player relations and will begin his new role effective immediately.

Hogan replaces longtime executive Mike Snee, who joined the NHL’s Minnesota Wild in June as vice president of the Minnesota Wild Foundation and Community Relations.

“Sean has emerged as the top candidate in a strong field and I am excited for him to take the helm at College Hockey Inc.,” said College Hockey Inc. Board Chairman and Hockey East Commissioner Steve Metcalf. “I look forward to working with him to promote and grow the game of college hockey, especially in the ever-changing landscape of the NCAA.”

Hogan, who lives in East Lansing, Michigan, joined College Hockey Inc. in 2019 as director of education, leading the organization’s efforts to promote awareness of NCAA hockey among talented young players, their families, coaches and advisors. He previously coached at the club level in Ohio (2014-19), Arizona (2011-14) and Oakland (2005-09).

Hogan also served on the USA Hockey National University Men’s National Team coaching staff three times, including as head coach in 2017. He was a volunteer assistant coach at Western Michigan from 2010-11.

Hogan played college football at Iona and graduated from Michigan State in 2001. He earned a master’s degree from Ohio University in 2016.

“I want to thank the Hockey Commissioners Association and our Board of Directors for the opportunity to lead College Hockey Inc.,” Hogan said. “I also want to thank (College Hockey Inc. communications director) Jayson Hajdu and (Women’s hockey director) Sadie Lundquist for the great work they do at College Hockey Inc., and Mike Snee for his years of leadership.

“I am deeply passionate about the mission of College Hockey Inc. and strongly believe in the opportunities college hockey provides for men and women, both on the ice and in the classroom. I look forward to continuing to work to move the game of college hockey forward.”

Casey Jones, Cornell associate head coach and board member of College Hockey Inc., said, “Sean is the right man at the right time. He lives and breathes college hockey. He knows the NCAA landscape and has prepared himself for this opportunity through hard work, passion and the ability to connect with people. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to lead College Hockey Inc..”