Yale Finds its new Head Coach

Keith Allain, a Yale graduate of 1980 and current goaltending coach for the St. Louis Blues, will return to his alma-mater and become the new head coach at Yale. A former goaltender, Allian played under former head coach Tim Taylor, who was removed a couple weeks ago after 28 years.

Allian's coaching resume:

Washington Capitals Assistant Coach (1993-97)
Nashville Predators scout (1997-98)
St. Louis Blues Goaltending coach (1998-06)
USA Olympic team Assistant Coach (1992)
USA World Junior Team Head Coach (2001, 2002)

Allian also had coaching experience in the two U.S. teams in the World Cup of Hockey.

Allian Reportedly beat out three canidates, Dave Peters Dartmouth Assistant Coach, Holy Cross Head Coach Paul Pearl, and Harvard Assistant Coach Sean McCann.

A press conference has been scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Ingalls Rink home of Yale Hockey.