Spratt returns to Miami as RedHawks’ new assistant to the top coach, says group ‘seems to be on the fitting path’

Miami introduced Friday that Jimmy Spratt will be a part of the employees as assistant to the top coach.

Spratt, who was an assistant coach with the USHL’s Fargo Power final season, returns to Oxford after beforehand serving because the RedHawks’ director of hockey operations from 2019 to 2022.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jimmy Spratt to our employees,” stated Miami head coach Anthony Noreen in a press release. “His expertise, ardour and dedication to the sport are going to be a fantastic addition to Miami hockey.”

Throughout his time in Fargo, Spratt coached the goalies, labored with the protection, oversaw the penalty kill, assisted with the group’s drafts and helped with off-ice operations.

Spratt spent the 2023-24 season as an assistant at Northern Michigan, teaching the Wildcats goalies and aiding with all different teaching duties, together with recruiting. He labored the earlier 12 months with the USHL’s Inexperienced Bay Gamblers as an assistant coach and goalie coach.

Spratt’s first stint with the RedHawks included overseeing the group’s journey plans and video evaluation whereas additionally serving as a voice for the Miami goaltenders.

“I’m positively excited and looking out ahead to the chance to return again to Miami,” Spratt stated. “After being there prior to now, I understand how particular of a spot it’s and the way a lot potential it has.

“Becoming a member of Anthony, Troy, David and Lio is a good alternative for me. I’ve seen from working each within the school ranks after which in juniors final 12 months how exhausting they’ve been recruiting and what they’ve in place for 2025-26 and past. I respect this opportunity to return be a part of a program that has a lot potential and appears to be on the fitting path to assembly that potential.”

Earlier than changing into Miami’s director of hockey operations, Spratt spent the previous 5 seasons at his alma mater, Bowling Inexperienced, in the identical function. A former netminder at BGSU from 2005 to 2009, Spratt amassed over 5,500 minutes of motion between the pipes for the Falcons. Spratt totaled a 3.45 goals-against common and made 2,441 saves in 100 appearances. Spratt additionally accounted for 3 shutouts in a single season, tying the mark for probably the most shutouts in a single season for a Falcon goaltender.

After graduating from BGSU in 2009 with a level in sport administration, Spratt spent 4 seasons within the ECHL. Spratt break up time with a number of groups throughout his stint as knowledgeable, making appearances with the Toledo Walleye (2009-11, 2012-13), Las Vegas Wranglers (2009-10), Victoria Salmon Kings (2009-10), Idaho Steelheads (2011-12) and the Utah Grizzlies (2011-12). Spratt additionally performed within the AHL in 2011-12 for the Texas Stars.