R.J. Enga ’95, who played in 158 games as a Tiger and served as an assistant coach during the 2008-09 campaign, became the first member of Mike Haviland’s coaching staff on June 16. Enga’s on-ice responsibilities will include working with the forwards and power play unit. He’ll also be heavily involved in the program’s recruiting efforts.
Enga struck for 61 goals and added 82 assists during his four seasons at CC. The right winger still is tied for 37th place on the program’s all-time point list with Clare Smith (1953-56).
During his senior year, Enga set career highs with 23 goals and 46 points while leading the Tigers to the championship game of the WCHC Tournament and a berth in the NCAA Division I Ice Hockey Championship.
Enga spent the past three seasons with the Chicago Steel of the U.S. Hockey League, serving as assistant coach and director of player development. While there, he coached a trio of current Tigers – Christian Heil ’17, Alex Roos ’17, and Jaccob Slavin ’17.
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