Fitchburg State University Men's Ice Hockey

Fuller:  Head Coach (33rd Season; 506-297-51) Dean Fuller:  Head Coach (33rd Season; 506-297-51) Dean Fuller is in his 33rdseason as the head coach of the Fitchburg State ice hockey team. He has compiled an overall record of 506-297-51 during his 32 seasons at the helm of the Falcons, while leading the Falcons to several post-season berths. Over his time, Fuller has etched his name in the NCAA record books, ranking 10th in career wins among all-active Division III coaches and 13th among all-time Division III coaches. His .641 career winning percentage also stacks up strong, ranking 31st all-time among Division I, II and III coaches. This past season, Fuller led the Falcons to an overall record of 11-14-2 and a 7-9-2 clip in the MASCAC, en-route to claiming the third seed in the 2015-16 MASCAC ice hockey tournament. Coach Fuller also witnessed history, notching his 500th career coaching victory with a 6-2 win over Franklin Pierce University on December 5th. During the 2014-15 season, Fuller guided the Falcons to an overall record of 10-13-3 and a 8-8-2 mark in MASCAC play, earning the fourth seed in the 2014-15 MASCAC ice hockey tournament, while also naming a pair of players to the MASCAC All-Conference team. During the 2010-11 campaign, Fuller led Fitchburg State to an overall record of 18-9-1 and the 2010-11 MASCAC Tournament Championship crown. The fourth-seeded Falcons defeated second-seeded Salem State 6-5 in overtime on the road. During the run, Fitchburg State named three players to the MASCAC All-Conference team, including one member to the New England DIII All-Star team.  The 2009-10 season also proved to be very successful for Fuller and the Falcons as Fitchburg State captured the MASCAC regular season crown. Fitchburg State boasted an overall record of 20-6-1, while posting a 14-4-0 clip in the newly created MASCAC Conference. The Falcons advanced to the MASCAC Championship game, falling to Salem State, 2-1 in overtime. Fuller named four players to the MASCAC All-Conference team, while earning 2010 MASCAC Coach of the Year honors. Fuller has built and guided a Falcon program, which has earned a reputation as one of the top programs in New England. Under Fuller's direction, the Falcons have earned a post-season trip in each of his 28 seasons behind the bench, while vying for the conference championship 11 times. During their 11 trips to the conference finals, the Falcons have emerged victorious seven times under Fuller.   Fuller, a former standout for the Falcons ice hockey squad, has been a major part of Fitchburg State hockey since 1978. Before taking the helm in 1984, Fuller served as an assistant coach  under legendary coach, Jim Gorman. A former teacher at Fitchburg High School, Fuller resides in Fitchburg, Mass. He has three children, Matt, Amy and Chris.

MacPherson is a terrific teacher and leader, bringing a background of success to the team.  MacPherson has worked with the defense on the ice, while recruiting off the ice. He brings a wealth of knowledge about the game and is an outstanding motivator for the Falcons squad.   MacPherson is a former head coach of the Fitchburg State men's soccer program for nine season where he posted a 108-36-15 mark from 1983-1991. His career win total is second only to Fuller's in all of the Falcon men's sports. MacPherson currently serves as the head coach of the WPI men's soccer program, enjoying similar success with the Engineers.   MacPherson and his wife Sandi resided in Holden, Mass. They have two children, Chris (former coach of the Salve Regina Seahawks) and Jennifer.

Kyne is in his ninth season as an assistant coach for the Fitchburg State ice hockey team. Kyne joined the Falcons staff for the 2006-07 season and has been involved in the game of hockey as a player and a coach for over two decades.  Throughout his four-year tenure, Kyne has served multiple roles for the Falcons, including advanced scouting, recruiting, game video analysis as well as playing a supporting role during practice, off ice training, and during games.  Kyne boasts a wealth of coaching experience, including a two-year stint as head coach of the Fort Dorchester Patriots of South Carolina. Here, Kyne guided the Patriots to a 20-5-4 mark and an appearance in the South Carolina State Championship Finals.  Kyne returned to New England in 2005 and was the head coach of the New England Stars Midget supplemental team in 2006.  Kyne also ran beginner, novice and recreational Adult Hockey leagues for The Hockey Academy, based out of Hudson, N.H. Kyne, a native of Connecticut, earned his bachelors degree from the University of Connecticut while finishing his playing career for the Connecticut Whalers.  Kyne now teaches history at Leominster High School after earning his Post-baccalaureate degree in Secondary Education at Fitchburg State in 2008.