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Tony Granato is set to be named the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey coach, according to multiple reports.

Granato, a two-time second-team All-American as a player for the Badgers from 1983 to ’87, will succeed Mike Eaves, who was fired on March 18 after 14 seasons.

Granato, 51, has been coaching in the NHL since 2002, including two stints as head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. He has been an assistant with the Detroit Red Wings the past two seasons after five seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

He had a 104-78 record in his three seasons leading the Avalanche, with 17 ties and 16 overtime losses.

The selection of Granato was reported Sunday morning by ESPN and USCHO.com.

According to reports, Granato’s brother, Don, and former UW assistant Mark Osiecki, are expected to join him on the staff as assistants. Don Granato and Osiecki were considered two of the leading candidates for the head coaching position. Both also are former UW players.