University of Maine Director of Athletics Karlton Creech announced on Friday, Feb. 19 that head men’s ice hockey coach Red Gendron has signed a two-year contract extension. The terms of the extension, which runs through the 2019 season, remain unchanged from the current contract.

“It is an honor to coach at this outstanding university and to work with so many dedicated faculty, administrators, staff and, of course, with dedicated alumni and fans who support us,” said Gendron. “The magnificent young men we are charged with recruiting, coaching,and mentoring to hockey success and toward a degree make this job one of the greatest in the world. To be afforded this opportunity to continue implementing our plan for ultimate and consistent success is something for which I am extremely grateful.”

Gendron first came to the University of Maine in fall 1990, serving as an assistant coach for three seasons. He was a member of the 1993 NCAA Division I National Championship staff. When Gendron returned to UMaine as head coach in 2013, he signed a four-year contract running through the 2016-17 season.

“We are confident in Coach Gendron’s ability to continue to build the men’s ice hockey program,” said Creech. “We believe he is on the right path to success and we are committed to continuing to grow under his leadership.”