Barry Schutte - Ice Hockey Coach - Bowling Green State University Athletics

Robert Morris

Oct 4 (Sat)

6:07 p.m.

Barry Schutte

Title:
Assistant Men's Ice Hockey Coach
Email:
bschutt@bgsu.edu
Phone:
419-372-3876

Barry Schutte enters his ninth season as an assistant coach for the Bowling Green State University hockey program in 2018-19, joining the Falcons after spending the majority of his hockey career with Miami University. Schutte works primarily with the offense, while also dealing with recruiting and academic affairs.

Despite not having a single player ranked among the top 100 point scorers in the country in 2014-15, the BGSU offense ranked 15^th nationally due to the balance and depth developed by Schutte. Most recently in the 2016-17 campaign, the Bowling Green offense proved dangerous as the Falcons made its first conference championship appearance since 1988 and tallied four of the WCHA's nine hat tricks on the year, ultimately earning its third consecutive 20+ win season. Most recently, the Falcons earned its fourth consecutive 20+ win season by a record of 23-12-6, where five different players recorded 30+ point seasons.

Schutte joined the Orange and Brown as an assistant coach in May 2010, bringing a wealth of hockey knowledge from a player, coach and administrative standpoint. While at Miami, Schutte served as Director of Goggin Ice Arena, and was responsible for the oversight of the facility. Schutte’s time at Goggin Ice Arena spanned nine seasons, starting from 1999-2003, with a second stint coming from 2005-2010. Schutte, whose leadership made Goggin one of the best facilities in collegiate hockey, also served as the Senior Director of Recreational Auxiliaries for the university in 2007.

Schutte received his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Miami in 1997, playing four seasons of varsity hockey for the RedHawks. In 131 games, he scored 25 goals, adding 33 assists for 58 total points. Schutte also earned 99 penalty minutes over his collegiate career.

Beginning in 1999, he spent the next four years working at Miami in various capacities, including physical education instructor and head coach of the Miami University club hockey program. As head coach, Schutte guided the team to their first ever National Championship in the 1999-2000 season.

After leading the club team for two seasons, Schutte eventually took the role of volunteer assistant coach for the varsity hockey team from 2001-2003.

In 2003, Schutte left Miami for the first time in his professional career, serving as the associate head coach and general manager for the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League. While in Chicago, Schutte earned 60 victories from 2003-05.

Schutte returned to Oxford in 2005, resuming the role of Director of Goggin Ice Arena. After his return to Miami, the RedHawks compiled a 135-52-21 overall record, five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, two regular-season CCHA championships and advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four each of the last two seasons.

“Barry is a great example and leader for our players," head coach Chris Bergeron said upon his arrival. "His experience in the CCHA and USHL make him a great addition to our staff.”

The Thunder Bay, Ontario native and his wife, Carey, now reside in Bowling Green, Ohio with their two sons Brady and Colin, and daughter Hallie.