Michigan State HC Adam Nightingale named B1G Coach of the Year

Michigan State hockey concluded its 2025-26 regular season, and after an early exit in the Big Ten Tournament, the team awaits its fate in the NCAA Tournament. Ahead of this weekend's Big Ten Tournament championship game, the conference released the recipients of its awards on Wednesday. For the Spartans, their head coach Adam Nightingale has been given the highest honor the conference has to offer a coach.

Adam Nightingale has been named the 2026 Big Ten Coach of the Year. This is the second time he has won the award, earning the honor in 2024. 🏒 Coach of the Year 🏒 Adam Nightingale is the 2026 Big Ten Men’s Hockey Coach of the Year!

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