Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937–2003) Ice hockey player Herb Brooks Hockey Hall of Fame, 2006 (Builder) Brooks with the New York Rangers in 1983Born (1937-08-05)August 5, 1937Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Died August 11, 2003(2003-08-11) (aged 66)near Forest Lake, Minnesota, U.S. Coaching careerBiographical detailsEducationUniversity of MinnesotaPlaying career1955–1959Minnesota Coaching career (HC unless noted)1970–1971Minnesota (assistant)1971–1972Minnesota Junior Stars1972–1979Minnesota1980US Olympic Team1980–1981HC Davos1981–1985New York Rangers1986–1987St. Cloud State1987–1988Minnesota North Stars1991–1992Utica Devils1992–1993New Jersey Devils1995–2002Pittsburgh Penguins (scout)1998France Olympic Team1999–2000Pittsburgh Penguins2002US Olympic Team2002–2003Pittsburgh Penguins (Dir. of Player Development) Head coaching recordOverall192–107–19 (.634) (NCAA)219–222–66 (.497) (NHL)Tournaments8–1 (.889)Accomplishments and honorsChampionships1974 Big Ten Champion1974 WCHA Tournament Champion1974 NCAA National Champion1975 Big Ten Champion1975 WCHA Regular Season Champion1975 WCHA Tournament Champion1976 WCHA Tournament Champion1976 NCAA Na