He'll run the penalty kill and the defensemen in-game and will help us take another step forwards in both areas.'Ī 2005 graduate of the University of Maine, Deschamps played four years for the Black Bears, appearing in 111 games on defense and serving as alternate captain as a senior. 'His attention to detail on the technical and tactical aspects with the puck, and more importantly without the puck is next level. 'Deschamps is one of the best defensive developers in the game of hockey,' Naurato said. In total, he has coached 30 players who have been drafted in the NHL Draft. They include current and former Michigan players: Brendan Brisson, Adam Fantilli, Luca Fantilli, Owen Power, Mackie Samoskevich, and incoming player Nick Moldenhauer. During his time with the Steel, Deschamps coached two USHL Players of the Year, two USHL Forwards of the Year and 15 all-USHL selections. In 2020-21, Chicago won its second straight Anderson Cup, as well as the Clark Cup as playoff champion. The Steel won the Anderson Cup, the regular-season championship, during the pandemic shortened 2019-20 season. University of Michigan Graham Family head ice hockey coach Brandon Naurato announced the hiring of Mathew Deschamps and Kevin Reiter as assistant coaches on Monday, July 17.Īdditionally, Naurato has elevated Rob Rassey to associate head coach and Evan Hall to director of hockey operations.ĭeschamps has spent the last three seasons with the Chicago Steel of the USHL, first as assistant coach and then associate head coach.

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