Castleton University Men's Ice Hockey

Moffat enters his third season at the helm of the Castleton men's hockey program after leaving his alma mater Plattsburgh in the summer 2013. In his first two seasons with the Spartans, Moffat has accumulated a 24-27-3 record and led the squad to back-to-back ECAC East Tournament Semifinal appearances. Last season, Castleton knocked off seventh-ranked Babson 3-1, and in 2013-14, the squad managed draws with both No. 7 Babson and No. 8 Norwich. Prior to Castleton Moffat was a member of the Plattsburgh mens ice hockey staff for  13 years, including the past ten as Head Coach Bob Emerys top assistant. His chief responsibilities included recruiting, game-film breakdown, assisting with game and practice preparation, as well as monitoring the academic success of student-athletes and team travel.  On the ice the Cardinals won at least 19 games during Moffat's final six seasons and reached the NCAA National Tournament in five of those six years, including an appearance in the NCAA Division III National Championship game during the 2007-08 season. Plattsburgh has also won five SUNYAC Championships in Moffats ten years as the top assistant. As a graduate assistant he helped the Cardinals to an NCAA Title in 2001. Moffat was a two-time All-American forward at Plattsburgh and finished his career with over 100 goals and 200 total points. He graduated in 1998 with a bachelors degree in sociology and earned his masters degree in school counseling from Plattsburgh in 2002. After his graduation in 1998, Moffat played professionally in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) for the Northeast Division champion Columbus Chill in 1998-99. The following season, he helped the Florida Everblades clinch the ECHL's best record and 2000 Southeast Division crown.

Linden enters his first season as the graduate assistant for Castletons mens hockey team in 2014. Linden is a 2011 graduate of Elmira College with a degree in public affairs, and recently, spent time as a professional hockey player in the United States. During his professional career, Linden played as a defenseman for the Evansville Icemen, Wichita Thunder and Arizona Sundogs. He also played in Swedens First Division with the Arlanda Wings and the Sollentuna Ice Hockey Club, earning rookie of the year honors with Sollentuna. The former defenseman spent also time with the Bradford Rattlers in the Greater Metro Junior Hockey League, earning the League Best Defenseman and League MVP awards during his tenure. With Elmira, Linden was a four-year member of the hockey team, scoring 19 goals and recording 60 assists in 103 games. He earned numerous accolades for his play including being named to the Reebok Division III All-American team as well as the ECAC All Conference First and Second teams. A native of Sundbyberg, Sweden, Linden has previously helped operate and coach youth hockey camp and organizations in Sweden, New York and Onatrio.