Coach Burggraf begins his third season as head women's hockey coach at Bethel after two years as an assistant for the University of Minnesota's women's hockey program. Last season, Burggraf led the Royals to their second conference playoff appearance in the last three years.
With the Gophers, Burggraf helped lead the U of M program to its second of two straight national championships in 2004-05. Assisting with daily practice planning, video analysis and recruiting, Burggraf's primary focus was forwards, which included the likes of 2004-05 Patty Kazmaier finalists Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell, U.S. National team member Kelly Stephens and WCHA Rookie of the Year Bobbi Ross.
Prior to his time with the University of Minnesota, Burggraf spent two years with the Royals men's hockey team as the head JV coach and an assistant varsity coach.
A native of Roseau, Minn., and a graduate of the University of North Dakota, Burggraf played for the Sioux from 1975-79 and was part of UND's NCAA runner-up team in 1979. A two-year captain, Burggraf scored 52 goals and 102 assists for 154 points. After graduating from North Dakota, he played professional hockey in Duisburg, Germany for two years and later returned to serve as an assistant coach with UND.
In addition to his coaching duties at Bethel, Burggraf also serves asBethel's director of recreational sports in the athletic department. Coach Burrgraf lives in Shoreview with his wife Bethany, and three grown children Zach, Amy, and Nick.
