Overview
- Ted Donato, who led the Crimson for more than two decades, announced Thursday he is stepping down as head coach.
- Harvard said the search for his successor starts immediately, and athletic director Erin McDermott praised his long service to the program.
- Donato departs as the program’s wins leader with a 334-292-77 record, eight NCAA Tournament berths, and a 2017 Frozen Four appearance.
- He became the all-time wins leader on Dec. 6 with his 325th victory in a 7-3 win over Brown, passing his mentor Bill Cleary.
- A former Harvard star and the 1989 title game’s Most Outstanding Player, Donato also played 13 NHL seasons, largely with the Boston Bruins.