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Hockey Hall of Famer Brianna Decker Joins PWHL Minnesota Frost as Assistant Coach

The two-time defending champions tap her developmental coaching pedigree to mentor younger pros.

Jan 25, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; USA women's ice hockey player Brianna Decker in the premier passer competition in the 2019 NHL All Star Game skills competition at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Nov 21, 2021; Kingston, Ontario, CAN; USA forward Brianna Decker (14) shoots the puck during the warm up of a Rivalry Series women's hockey game against Canada at Leon's Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Frost announced the hire Monday, adding Decker to Ken Klee’s staff for a team coming off back-to-back Walter Cups.
  • She replaces assistant coach Mira Jalosuo, who departed to become St. Cloud State’s head coach.
  • Decker arrives after three seasons at Shattuck-St. Mary’s and recent U.S. Under-18 World Championship roles that included 2024 gold and 2025 silver.
  • Klee praised her leadership and plans to leverage her experience to speed the growth of the roster’s younger players.
  • The three-time Olympian ended her playing career following a 2022 leg injury, has embraced coaching, and is part of the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025.