By Currier Times Staff////

Ryan Warsofsky, a Curry alum from 2011, has been named the new head coach of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks.

The Sharks made the announcement on Thursday, June 13th. Warsofsky, an assistant coach at the Sharks before being named head coach, will become the Sharks 11th head coach in the franchise’s history.

In making the announcement, Sharks General Manager, Mike Grier, said he was excited to elevate Warsofsky to the role.

“We’re very excited to announce Ryan as the 11th head coach of the San Jose Sharks,” said Grier, in a news release. “His track record of success at nearly every level of hockey as a head and assistant coach speaks for itself. Ryan knows our existing group well, has the respect of the players who he will be working with, and will be a great teacher for the young players who will be joining our organization.”

Warsofsky said it was a dream come true.

“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement to be named as the head coach of the San Jose Sharks,” said Warsofsky, in the news release. “This a tremendous opportunity to continue to be part of a well-respected organization, and my family and I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter. I want to thank our Owner Hasso Plattner, President Jonathan Becher, General Manager Mike Grier and Assistant GM’s Tom Holy and Joe Will for their trust in me. This is an organization that has a rich history of winning, and I can’t wait to get to work on coaching a team that our fans can be proud of.”

The 36-year-old Warsofsky is in his third year with the Sharks but has extensive professional hockey experience, including coaching AHL teams and he was also an assistant coach here at Curry College.