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Cranbrook Kingswood coach wins "National Coach of the Year" award

2008-07-15 14:38:51

Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School hockey coach Andy Weidenbach was selected "National Coach of the Year" recently in the Special Sports category by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) for his longevity, outstanding accomplishments and service to the sport of hockey.

Weidenbach has been hockey coach at Cranbrook Kingswood for the past 14 years. Overall his teams have won 10 regional titles, been state runner-up twice and have won six state titles. He has received the prestigious Pete Dawkins Award from his school, been named Coach of the Year by his school, and State Coach of the Year for Hockey on four occasions. He was National Coach of the Year for the Federation in 1998. Prior to getting into high school coaching he was involved with the Compuware Hockey Instructional Program and with USA Hockey as a coach at different age groups and different levels of competition. Andy has further served his sport as an officer in the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association, including the president and on numerous committees of that group.

Additionally, Weidenbach was recently hired by the Detroit Red Wings to run a skating program for their Rookie/Prospects camp held at Joe Louis Arena. The camp included Red Wings drafted players, minor league players and prospects playing in Europe.

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