It's the end of an era.
University of Michigan head coach Red Berenson announced Monday that he will retire after 33 seasons behind the bench.
"I've thought about this for a long time and I think this is the right time and it's the right thing to do for the Michigan hockey program," Berenson said in a statement. "My heart will always be at Michigan and I look forward to the team taking the next step and making me proud as a former coach."
Berenson won two NCAA championships with Michigan, capturing titles in 1996 and 1998. He recorded 848 victories over his tenured coaching career.
"Throughout his career, Red has focused on the academic and athletic success of the young men who have come through our program while shaping the sport as we know it today," said athletic director Warde Manuel. "He has developed an astounding 73 NHL players but, more importantly, he has positively impacted hundreds of young men."
Prior to joining Michigan, Berenson played in 987 games in the NHL, skating with the St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, and Detroit Red Wings.
He later served as head coach of the Blues for three seasons, winning the Jack Adams Award as the NHL coach of the year in 1980-81.
Berenson will remain with the organization in an advisory role.
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