Jason Walker, UP Sports Information Director 

Great Falls, Mont. - Tommaso DeAngelis has been named the new Head Coach of the University of Providence hockey team the school announced Tuesday. DeAngelis comes to Great Falls from Annapolis, Md. DeAngelis has an impressive background in coaching hockey including stints with the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League doing developmental coaching. He also coached the winning gold medal U-50 USA women's national team. DeAngelis coached the Gotham City Knights in New York, winning gold with the metropolitan select team.  

DeAngelis is looking forward to continuing the strong tradition of the Argos hockey team, "I am grateful to be given the opportunity to coach here at the University of Providence and excited to start a new chapter in leading the team to a successful season both on and off the ice." 

DeAngelis will take over a team that was 15-7 last season in the ACHA. He adds that his main goal is to get a full roster as soon as possible, "Moving in on the fly. I have about two months to get a team together and fill nine or 10 spots. I know we have three goalies; I need about three lines of forwards and three sets of defense and we will be good to go." The native of Warren, New Jersey begins his new role immediately.  

"I am very excited to introduce and welcome Tommaso DeAngelis as the next University of Providence Argos Head Hockey Coach," says UP Athletic Director Doug Hashley on the hiring. ""ommaso is a true leader of young men and a great role model. Our hockey team is fortunate to have him. Tommaso's integrity and character exemplify our Mission values and will be a great addition to Athletics and our close community at UP." 

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