Guenin Named Assistant Coach for the Buckeyes
6/30/2023 5:41:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
Ohio State alum returns to alma mater
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nate Guenin, a former captain for the Ohio State men's hockey team, is returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach, Buckeye head coach Steve Rohlik announced Friday. Guenin played four years for the Buckeyes (2003-06) before an 11-year professional career that included more than 200 NHL appearances.
"I am thrilled to add Nate to our staff," Rohlik, who is entering his 11th year at the helm of the Buckeyes, said. "His passion for this program and desire to teach and develop these young men will be infectious."
Guenin, an Aliquippa, Pa., native, played two seasons with Green Bay of the United States Hockey League before he was selected in the fourth round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers. He skated the next four seasons at Ohio State, registering six goals, 47 assists and 53 points in 151 games from 2003-06. A 2005 Second Team All-CCHA selection, he served as team captain as a senior and was as an alternate captain as both a sophomore and junior. He was part of the 2004 CCHA Tournament championship squad and three teams that reached the NCAA Tournament.
"I thank God for having Coach Rohlik and JB [Bittner, assistant coach] bring me back to Ohio State," Guenin said. "I am very excited about the opportunity to be a part of the development of our student-athletes on and off the ice."
The defenseman spent his entire professional career (2007-17) in the NHL and AHL. Guenin started his pro career in 2006-07, when he skated nine games with the Philadelphia Flyers and 68 with the AHL Philadelphia Phantoms. Over his career he played in 205 NHL regular season games, along with seven playoff contests, between the Flyers, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Anaheim and Colorado.
Recently, Guenin earned his real estate license and has spent time coaching youth hockey in the Pittsburgh area.
The 2022-23 Buckeyes were 21-16-3 and finished third in the Big Ten with an 11-11-2-0-0-1 ledger. The squad earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, posting an 8-1 win over Harvard in the opening round before a 4-1 loss to eventual national champion Quinnipiac in the regional final. Ohio State led the nation on the penalty kill (.887) and in shorthanded goals (10) and ranked in the Top 17 in scoring offense (3.28 goals per game), scoring defense (2.52 goals allowed per game) and power play (.218).
Season tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Buckeye hockey campaign. For more information, or to purchase, visit the ticket website on OhioStateBuckeyes.com.
"I am thrilled to add Nate to our staff," Rohlik, who is entering his 11th year at the helm of the Buckeyes, said. "His passion for this program and desire to teach and develop these young men will be infectious."
Guenin, an Aliquippa, Pa., native, played two seasons with Green Bay of the United States Hockey League before he was selected in the fourth round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers. He skated the next four seasons at Ohio State, registering six goals, 47 assists and 53 points in 151 games from 2003-06. A 2005 Second Team All-CCHA selection, he served as team captain as a senior and was as an alternate captain as both a sophomore and junior. He was part of the 2004 CCHA Tournament championship squad and three teams that reached the NCAA Tournament.
"I thank God for having Coach Rohlik and JB [Bittner, assistant coach] bring me back to Ohio State," Guenin said. "I am very excited about the opportunity to be a part of the development of our student-athletes on and off the ice."
The defenseman spent his entire professional career (2007-17) in the NHL and AHL. Guenin started his pro career in 2006-07, when he skated nine games with the Philadelphia Flyers and 68 with the AHL Philadelphia Phantoms. Over his career he played in 205 NHL regular season games, along with seven playoff contests, between the Flyers, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Anaheim and Colorado.
Recently, Guenin earned his real estate license and has spent time coaching youth hockey in the Pittsburgh area.
The 2022-23 Buckeyes were 21-16-3 and finished third in the Big Ten with an 11-11-2-0-0-1 ledger. The squad earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, posting an 8-1 win over Harvard in the opening round before a 4-1 loss to eventual national champion Quinnipiac in the regional final. Ohio State led the nation on the penalty kill (.887) and in shorthanded goals (10) and ranked in the Top 17 in scoring offense (3.28 goals per game), scoring defense (2.52 goals allowed per game) and power play (.218).
Season tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Buckeye hockey campaign. For more information, or to purchase, visit the ticket website on OhioStateBuckeyes.com.
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