Nicholson Continues His Journey as Atlantic Hockey Assistant Hired by Mercyhurst After Season 21-22 | College Hockey

Mercyhurst announced Friday that Matt Nicholson will be added to the Lakers hockey men’s coaching staff.

We’re all very excited to get Matt to join our Mercyhurst hockey family, Mercyhurst head coach Rick Gotkin said in a statement. He brings to our team a huge amount of experience, work knowledge and above all professionalism. He has senior coaching experience from the North American Hockey League as well as coaching staff at Adrian College, Robert Morris University and the University of Niagara.

He brings a huge amount of information about our players and has a good understanding of the Atlantic Hockey Association. We are all very happy to welcome Matt to Erie and Mercyhurst University.

Prior to joining Purple Eagles, Nicholson served as head coach of NAHL’s Amarillo Bulls from 2015-2017.

Nicholson played Colgate for four seasons and scored two goals and 12 points in 123 matches.

As classes begin and the season approaches quickly, I look forward to joining Rick [Gotkin] and Greg [Gardner] and Mercyhurst staff, said Nicholson. I’m excited to dive in and start working and developing players.