March 15, 2007
Jutting Gets New Deal
CHN Staff Report
MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State coach Troy Jutting, whose was in the last year of his contract, reached an agreement in principle today on an extension that will keep him behind the Mavericks' bench. According to the school, a few remaining details will be finalized when Jutting meets with athletic director Kevin Buisman early next week.
"I am excited to announce that Troy will continue to provide leadership for the Maverick hockey program and I look forward to finalizing these arrangements with him next week," Buisman said. "My evaluations of the program and our discussions about a contract extension have been ongoing.
"While we still have a few items to finalize, we have mutual agreement on a number of important issues, and have reached a point where it was important to let others know of our intentions to renew Coach Jutting's contract. Troy has been very loyal to MSU. His commitment to the growth and success of Maverick hockey and his service to the university and community are all well-documented."
Jutting is 108-129-34 in seven seasons as head coach of the Mavericks. He was the WCHA Coach of the Year in 2002-03 after MSU finished second in the league's regular season and earned its only berth to date in the NCAA tournament.
"I am grateful to President Davenport and Kevin Buisman for the confidence they continue to place in me and for the opportunity to represent MSU," Jutting said. "I have a lot invested in the program and can honestly say that there is no place I would rather be than working with the outstanding group of young men that we have here on our campus. We will work very hard to represent the university in a positive fashion both on and off the ice and I look forward to the future improvement of our program."
