After 18 years at the helm, Brock Badgers men’s hockey coach Murray Nystrom is moving on. Nystrom has resigned from the head coach position to pursue other opportunities.

Brock Sports Director Neil Lumsden made the announcement Tuesday, saying the department is now “exploring options for who might take the role on an interim basis.”

Under his leadership, dozens of talented hockey players made the decision to wear the Brock Badgers jersey as they continued their careers as student-athletes.

“We want to thank Murray for his commitment to Brock Sports for many years and we wish him all the best,” said Lumsden. “He’s had a very positive influence on many young men’s lives during his time as head coach.”

The Badgers men’s hockey team will again kick off their upcoming season with the Steel Blade game being held at the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines on Friday, Sept. 15.