Ted Donato ‘91 to Step Away from the Harvard Men’s Ice Hockey Program
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Key Points:
- Ted Donato, head coach of Harvard Men's Ice Hockey and former Harvard player, announced he will step down at the end of the academic year after 27 years connected to the university.
- Donato became the winningest coach in Harvard hockey history with over 325 career victories and led the team to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, ECAC titles, and Ivy League championships.
- Under his leadership, Harvard achieved significant success including strong special teams performance, multiple 20-win seasons, and mentoring numerous All-Americans and future NHL players.
- Donato also has a notable playing career, including representing Team USA at the 1992 Winter Olympics, a 13-year NHL career, and induction into the Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Harvard has initiated a national search for Donato's successor to lead the men's ice hockey program into the future.
