Norwich University names Justin Simpson as new Women's Ice Hockey team head coach

Norwich University names Justin Simpson as new Women's Ice Hockey team head coach

Simpson spent the past four seasons in coaching roles at Brown University.

Women's Hockey's Justin Simpson Named Head Coach at Norwich University - Brown University Athletics

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's hockey head coach Melanie Ruzzi has announced that associate head coach Justin Simpson has stepped down from the program to become the new head coach at Norwich University.

Women's Hockey: Justin Simpson announced as new head women's hockey coach - Norwich University

NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Norwich University Athletic Department announced Wednesday afternoon the hiring of Justin Simpson as the third Head Coach in the history of their illustrious Women's Ice Hockey program.

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