Monday, July 18, 2011

GERSHON NAMED COACH/GM IN NEW MEXICO

Mike Gershon, who graduated from Brockport a couple of years ago and was a hard-hitting blueliner, has a new gig as reported by the Western States Hockey League...


The New Mexico Renegades are excited to announce the hiring of Head Coach and General Manager Michael Gershon. Michael Gershon comes to New Mexico after a career ending injury in the ECHL playing for the Wheeling Nailers.

As well as finishing an internship with the New York Rangers, Coach Gershon also played four years of NCAA college hockey for Brockport (SUNYAC) where he was 2nd Team All – Conference. Coach Gershon acquired his Bachelor’s degree in Communications during his four years at Brockport.

Coach Gershon looks forward to taking the lead role of the New Mexico Renegades and also working closely with the local youth hockey organizations to help develop and promote hockey in the New Mexico region.

Coach Gershon will be relocating from New Jersey with his fiancé Keri and their English Bulldog Hennessy.