Jerry York retires as NCAA's all-time winningest hockey coach

The winningest bench boss in NCAA hockey history is calling it a career.

Jerry York retired Wednesday after 50 seasons in Division I coaching. He guided Boston College for the last 28 campaigns after spending 15 with Bowling Green and seven at Clarkson.

The 76-year-old set the record for coaching wins in 2012 and leaves the game with 1,123 victories, including an all-time best 41 in the NCAA tournament. York led Boston College to four national championships (2001, 2008, 2010, and 2012) after claiming his first with Bowling Green in 1984. The late Michigan head coach Vic Heyliger holds the record for most national men's hockey titles with six.

York is one of only three coaches in NCAA history to win national titles at two different schools.

The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted him as a builder in 2019.

York molded many players who ultimately established themselves in the NHL. Calgary Flames superstar Johnny Gaudreau and New York Rangers sniper Chris Kreider are the most notable on a list that also includes Thatcher Demko, Spencer Knight, Alex Tuch, Kevin Hayes and his late brother Jimmy, Cam Atkinson, Brian Boyle, and Brian Gionta.

Congratulations, Coach York, on an incredible career and for being such a tremendous ambassador for the Boston hockey community. Good luck in your retirement! pic.twitter.com/fiTtB1s3Rm

- Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 13, 2022

Two Massachusetts-based college hockey powerhouses are now in need of new leadership behind the bench. Boston University said in late March that Albie O'Connell won't return after four seasons at the helm.

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