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Andrew Burke led Bryn Athyn’s transition from ACHA to NCAA and comes to Alvernia with success at both levels (photo: Alvernia Athletics).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alvernia announced on Tuesday the hiring of Andrew Burke as the first coach of the school’s NCAA Division III men’s hockey program.<\/p>\n

Burke joins the Alvernia staff following eight seasons with Bryn Athyn.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m delighted to attract a coach with Andrew\u2019s experience and reputation to Alvernia,\u201d said Alvernia director of athletics Bill Stiles in a statement. \u201cHe brings a commitment to fostering a positive student-athlete experience, an extensive recruiting network, and a proven track record to the table. I am very excited to have him leading our NCAA men\u2019s ice hockey program.\u201d<\/p>\n

When Burke began with Bryn Athyn in 2012 the Lions competed at the club level in the ACHA. Burke led the team to 121 wins, four DVCHC league championships, and four ACHA national final four appearances over five seasons.<\/p>\n

Following Bryn Athyn\u2019s success at the club level, Burke led the Lions\u2019 transition to an NCAA Division III program beginning with the 2017-18 season. In Bryn Athyn\u2019s first season at the NCAA level, Burke led the Lions to seven wins. Burke\u2019s most successful year with Bryn Athyn came in 2019-20, with the Lions picking up 12 wins and three ties for their first winning season as an NCAA program.<\/p>\n

\u201cAndrew\u2019s success in starting the NCAA men\u2019s hockey program at Bryn Athyn, culminating with 12 wins in just their third season of NCAA competition is remarkable, and, I believe, uniquely qualifies him to do the same at Alvernia,\u201d said Stiles.<\/p>\n

A 2006 graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia, Pa., Burke went on to play two seasons with the Philadelphia Little Flyers in the Atlantic Junior Hockey League. Following his junior career, Burked played at the NCAA Division III level for UMass Boston. During his time with UMass Boston, Burke tallied 17 goals and 33 assists over 74 games. He also earned ECAC East All-Academic honors all four years.<\/p>\n

Burke graduated from UMass Boston with a Bachelor\u2019s in Information Technology in 2012. He went on to earn his Masters of Business Administration from LaSalle in 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst, I would like to thank president John Loyack, senior vice president and chief of staff Dr. John McCloskey, director of athletics Bill Stiles, and all the individuals I met during the interview process who gave great insight on the culture and passion of Alvernia University,\u201d said Burke. \u201cIt was an amazing experience to learn everything that Alvernia has to offer, from the future vision and support, to the resources Alvernia has in providing its student-athletes a quality and holistic education.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to be named the first head coach of the Alvernia University men’s ice hockey program. We will work tirelessly to build a program that\u2019s highly competitive on the ice, engaged in the classroom, and immersed in the community. Our student-athletes will represent Alvernia University with character, class, and pride.\u201d<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s hockey will be Alvernia\u2019s 29th varsity sport, and will begin competition in the 2022-23 academic year. The Golden Wolves will join women\u2019s hockey in the MAC. Alvernia has also applied to join the UCHC, where Alvernia\u2019s women also compete.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am looking forward to starting the journey of building our program here at Alvernia University from the ground up over the next year and a half,\u201d said Burke. \u201cIt will be surreal to see our future student-athletes integrate into Alvernia\u2019s community and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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