Sandelin Nears 500th Win as UMD Hosts Miami
Minnesota Duluth coach Scott Sandelin could reach 500 career wins with a victory over Miami (Ohio) this weekend at AMSOIL Arena.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
Scott Sandelin is closing in on 500 career wins as head coach of Minnesota Duluth men's hockey. The Bulldogs host Miami (Ohio) in a weekend series beginning Friday night at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth.
Why it matters
Sandelin is already UMD's all-time winningest coach and ranks third in career victories among active NCAA Division I head coaches. A 500th win would place him among a small group of Division I coaches to reach that mark.
Twenty-three NCAA Division I men's hockey head coaches have reached 500 career wins, and twelve did so at one school. Sandelin ranks third among active D-I coaches in career victories, behind Jerry York's 1,100.
The players
Scott Sandelin
Sandelin is the head coach of Minnesota Duluth men's hockey and the program's all-time winningest coach, with a long tenure leading the Bulldogs.
Jerry York
York is a longtime NCAA Division I men's hockey coach who holds the record for career wins with 1,100.
The details
Sandelin spoke about approaching the milestone at Wednesday's media availability. The Bulldogs open the series against the RedHawks on Friday night at AMSOIL Arena, and a victory in the set would give Sandelin his 500th career win.
Timeline
Wednesday: Sandelin discussed approaching 500 wins at media availability.
Friday night: Minnesota Duluth opens its series against Miami (Ohio) at AMSOIL Arena.
Season Trajectory
Sandelin's pursuit of 500 wins places him in a select group of 23 Division I men's hockey coaches who have reached the milestone. His standing among active coaches, third in career victories, shapes how the program's long-term success is measured across the division.
A victory over Miami (Ohio) this weekend would give Sandelin his 500th career win and mark a milestone for Bulldogs fans to watch at AMSOIL Arena. The series also carries weight for the program's standing as the Bulldogs compete through the season.
The takeaway
Milestones like 500 wins are rare in Division I hockey, so Sandelin's pending achievement offers a useful measure of sustained success at one program. Fans can track the series at AMSOIL Arena starting Friday.
What happens next
Minnesota Duluth hosts Miami (Ohio) at AMSOIL Arena starting Friday night, when Sandelin has a chance to reach 500 career wins.
Further reading
Follow more coverage in the Hockey section for context on Minnesota Duluth's season.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Northernnewsnow.
