Men's Hockey Assistant Coach - Bob Thorp

Bob Thorp

Bob Thorp enters his third season as an assistant men’s hockey coach for the Blugolds. Thorp will be responsible for aiding in recruiting, on-ice game analysis and takes the lead in coaching the goalies.

Thorp played for the Blugolds from 1993-97 and was a Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) honorable mention selection in 1994-95. Thorp was a member of the 1994-95 and 1995-96 squads that posted the seventh fewest points allowed in a season (114) in school history. Individually Thorp ranks seventh for save percentage in a season at .890 during the 1994-95 season.

After his career with the Blugolds concluded, Thorp spent numerous years teaching goaltending throughout the Midwest. He also coached five years at Eau Claire Memorial and two years at Eau Claire North.

Outside of coaching, Thorp runs his own business, Thorp Landscaping. Thorp resides in Eau Claire with his wife, Molly, and two sons, Sam (5) and Gus (6 months).

Updated 11/2/07