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NAHL Aberdeen Wings

Wings Hire Head Coach Travis Winter

January 14, 2013 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Aberdeen Wings News Release


The Aberdeen Wings are excited to introduce Travis Winter as their new Head Coach. Travis has been an assistant coach for the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders (USHL) since 2009. Travis is a native of St. Cloud, MN. Prior to beginning his coaching career, Travis was a scholarship athlete and a member of the Bemidji State University Men's Hockey team. While at Bemidji, Travis served as captain in his senior year and assistant captain the previous year. He was named to the CHA All-Academic Team in 2006 through 2008. While studying at Bemidji, Travis was named to the President's List and Dean's List. Travis graduated in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Travis began his coaching career as a volunteer coach for Saint Cloud Youth Hockey and went on to serve as a summer volunteer coach at his alma mater, Saint Cloud Technical High School. Travis also served as a Volunteer Assistant Coach at Saint John's University in Collegeville, MN. Nationally, Travis coached at the Select 15 National Camp in the summer of 2010.

In addition to coaching Travis will be the Director of Hockey Operations for the Aberdeen Wings.

In addition to naming Travis as Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations the Wings are also proud to announce the hiring of Pete Sauer as Director of Business Operations.

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