Overview

• On August 15, the Muskegon Lumberjacks announced that Pat Maroon will serve as an assistant coach for the 2025–26 USHL season, marking his debut in a coaching role after 14 NHL seasons.
• Maroon retired earlier this year after compiling more than 800 NHL appearances, roughly 300 points, and three straight Stanley Cup titles from 2019 to 2021.
• Head coach Colten St. Clair described Maroon’s championship pedigree and leadership presence as a game-changing influence on the Lumberjacks’ culture.
• Maroon will join a Muskegon roster featuring elite prospects such as projected 2026 top-10 draft pick Tynan Lawrence and NHL-drafted forwards Melvin Novotny and Viktor Nörringer.
• Muskegon remains in the USHL but continues to weigh a potential move to the Ontario Hockey League pending approval from USA Hockey.