Dave Flint (born August 17, 1971) is an American ice hockey coach. He is the current head coach for Northeastern. He previously served as the head coach for Saint Anselm's women's ice hockey team.
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | Northeastern |
| Conference | Hockey East |
| Record | 321–140–42 |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | August 17, 1971 Merrimack, New Hampshire |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1996–2003 | Saint Anselm (Assistant) |
| 2004–2008 | Saint Anselm |
| 2009–present | Northeastern |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 409–155–43 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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Coaching career edit
Saint Anselm College edit
Flint served as an assistant coach for the Saint Anselm Hawks men's hockey team for seven years. He then took over the women's hockey team in 2003 and oversaw the program's transition to varsity status. In their first varsity season, he led St. Anselm to a 21–3–1 record and an ECAC Open championship in 2004–05.[1] The Hawks then won consecutive ECAC Open titles in his final two seasons with the team in 2006–07 and 2007–08. During his four-year tenure as head coach, he compiled an 88–15–2 record, and was named the ECAC East Coach of the Year three times, and was a three-time finalist for National Coach of the Year.[2]
Northeastern University edit
During the 2015–16 season, he led the Huskies to a 28–9–1 record, and reached the NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Tournament for the first time in program history. On September 11, 2017, Flint signed a four-year contract extension with Northeastern through the 2020–21 season.[3] During the 2019–20 season, he led the Huskies to a NCAA best 32–4–2 record, their winningest season in program history and was named Hockey East Coach of the Year, and New England Coach of the Year.[4][5][6]
During the 2020–21 season, he led the Huskies to a 22–2–1 record, their fourth consecutive Hockey East championship, and the NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. They advanced to the National Championship game for the first time in program history where they lost to Wisconsin 1–2 in overtime. Following the season, he was named Hockey East Coach the Year for the third consecutive year, and AHCA Coach of the Year.[7][8]
On May 6, 2021, Flint signed a four-year contract extension with Northeastern through the 2024–25 season.[9] During the 2022–23 season, he led the Huskies to a 34–2–1 record, their sixth consecutive Hockey East championship and the Frozen Four for the third consecutive year. Following the season, he was named AHCA Coach of the Year.[10]
Team USA edit
Since 2005, Flint has also been a member of the USA Hockey staff. In 2008, he was appointed the goaltending coach and advisor for the women's national program, where he evaluated and instructed goaltenders at all levels.[11] On April 24, 2008, he was named an assistant coach for U.S. Women's Select Team at the Four Nations Cup.[12]
On May 25, 2009, Flint was named an assistant coach for the United States women's national ice hockey team at the 2009 IIHF Women's World Championship.[13] On June 7, 2009, he was named an assistant coach for the United States women's national ice hockey team at the 2010 Winter Olympics.[14]
Head coaching record edit
| Season | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Anselm College (ECAC East) (2004–2008) | |||||||||
| 2004–05 | Saint Anselm | 21–3–1 | 8–2–1 | 7th | |||||
| 2005–06 | Saint Anselm | 20–7–0 | 17–2–0 | 2nd | |||||
| 2006–07 | Saint Anselm | 24–3–0 | 18–1–0 | 1st | |||||
| 2007–08 | Saint Anselm | 23–2–1 | 17–1–1 | 1st | |||||
| Saint Anselm: | 88–15–2 | 60–6–2 | |||||||
| Northeastern University (Hockey East) (2008–present) | |||||||||
| 2008–09 | Northeastern | 12–20–3 | 7–13–1 | 6th | |||||
| 2010–11 | Northeastern | 16–13–8 | 6–10–5 | 5th | |||||
| 2011–12 | Northeastern | 22–7–4 | 15–3–3 | 1st | |||||
| 2012–13 | Northeastern | 23–11–2 | 13–7–1 | 3rd | |||||
| 2013–14 | Northeastern | 19–14–2 | 13–6–2 | 3rd | |||||
| 2014–15 | Northeastern | 14–17–5 | 11–8–2 | 3rd | |||||
| 2015–16 | Northeastern | 28–9–1 | 20–4–0 | 2nd | NCAA Quarterfinals | ||||
| 2016–17 | Northeastern | 22–12–3 | 14–8–2 | 2nd | |||||
| 2017–18 | Northeastern | 19–17–3 | 11–11–2 | 4th | NCAA Quarterfinals | ||||
| 2018–19 | Northeastern | 27–6–5 | 21–3–3 | 1st | NCAA Quarterfinals | ||||
| 2019–20 | Northeastern | 32–4–2 | 24–3–0 | 1st | NCAA Tournament cancelled | ||||
| 2020–21 | Northeastern | 22–2–1 | 17–1–1 | 1st | NCAA Runner-up | ||||
| 2021–22 | Northeastern | 31–5–2 | 21–3–2 | 1st | NCAA Frozen Four | ||||
| 2022–23 | Northeastern | 34–3–1 | 24–2–1 | 1st | NCAA Frozen Four | ||||
| Northeastern: | 321–140–42 | 217–82–25 | |||||||
| Total: | 409–155–43 | ||||||||
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National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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References edit
- ^ "Dave Flint biography". nuhuskies.com. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Saint Anselm College". nhlegendsofhockey.com. October 23, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ "Northeastern announces contract extension for women's head coach Flint". uscho.com. September 11, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ Conroy, Steve (November 20, 2020). "Northeastern the favorites in Hockey East". Boston Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Mueller, Flint claim Hockey East postseason honors". nuhuskies.com. March 6, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Mueller named NE MVP, Flint honored as NE Coach of the Year". nuhuskies.com. April 14, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Dave Flint Named CCM/AHCA Women's Ice Hockey Coach of the Year". nuhuskies.com. March 19, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Mueller, Frankel and Flint claim Hockey East Postseason Honors". hockeyeastonline.com. March 2, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Flint signs new four-year extension to remain coach of Northeastern women's hockey team". uscho.com. May 6, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Northeastern's Dave Flint Named National Coach of the Year". hockeyeastonline.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ McHugh, Patrick (May 25, 2009). "Flint to coach Olympic women". The Huntington News. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Women's hockey: BSU coach Sertich to join USA U-22 team". The Bemidji Pioneer. April 24, 2008. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "MCLA Alumnus Flint Named As Assistant Coach For Women's USA Hockey Squad". mascac.com. March 25, 2009. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ Vellante, John (June 7, 2009). "Flint to help coach US women's team". Boston.com. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
External links edit
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com