King's College Men's Ice Hockey

On Friday afternoon, Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation Andy Orlowski announced Race Bennett as the next Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach. Bennett became the program's third full-time head coach in the young program's history and heads into his second season in 2026-2027. MAC Honorable Mention (1): 2025-26 - Thomas Soucy Academic All-MAC (1): 2025-26 - Thomas Soucy Assistant Coach, Men's Ice Hockey, Wilkes University (2024-25). Helped lead the Colonels to the 2024-25 regular-season MAC title and appeared in the top-20 NCAA Division III rankings as high as 11th. In charge of special teams, which included the third-ranked power play. Assisted in day-to-day operations such as recruiting, scouting, practice plans, travel logistics, budgeting, and fostering team culture. Head Professional, Collegiate, and Youth Instructor, Paul Vincent Hockey (2017-Present). Led group sessions for athletes ages 5-to-25 with group size varying from 10 to 30 players. Assistant Coach, Boys Prep Hockey, The Albany Academies (2023-Present). Taught prep-level players, coordinating individualized and group instruction. Owner, Boone Bennett Hockey (2024-Present). Recruit and coach players and manage budgets. 2023 graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in interdisciplinary liberal arts with a minor in business. Competed for the Colorado State University men's ice hockey team in spring of 2022. Attended Salem State University from 2019-21 with a focus in sports management and a minor in coaching. Competed for the Salem State University men's ice hockey team from 2019-2021. Year Overall MAC Freedom Postseason or Notes 2025-26 4-17-4 4-13-4 Total 4-17-4    4-13-4  

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Head Coach Race Bennett announced the addition of Jacob Smulevitch to the King's College men's ice hockey coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Smulevitch brings extensive junior hockey coaching experience to the Monarchs, having previously served as Academy Director and 18U Head Coach for the West Chester Wolves, while also holding head coaching positions with the Casper Warbirds (NCDC), Columbia Infantry (USPHL), Charlotte Rush (USPHL), and Charleston Colonials (USPHL). He will assist with all aspects of the program, including recruiting, player development, and team operations. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Academy Director and 18U Head Coach for the West Chester Wolves (2025-2026) Head Coach of the Casper Warbirds (NCDC) during the organization's inaugural season (2024) Head Coach of the Columbia Infantry (USPHL) from 2022-2024 Led the Charlotte Rush to Southeast Division and USPHL Regular Season Championships in 2021-22 Guided the Charleston Colonials to a USPHL Elite National Championship Runner-Up finish in 2020-21 Selected as a Power Prep All-Star Coach and led the Wolves to a Power Prep Championship Runner-Up finish Previous scouting and analytics experience with the USHL's Des Moines Buccaneers Level 4 USA Hockey Coach Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration from Ball State University, with minors in Marketing and Management

Cody Wiggins joined the King's College men's ice hockey coaching staff as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. Wiggins' responsibilities are to assist in all facets of the program such as recruiting, operations, practice and game preparation, scouting, and more. 2025 graduate of Saint Joseph’s University with a degree in Communications and Media Studies and a minor in English, Magna Cum Laude. Three-year Public Relations Intern for the Philadelphia Flyers. Selected to represent the Flyers at the 2024 NHL Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium. Penalty Box Attendant and TV Timeout Coordinator for the Philadelphia Wings. Summer 2024 Legislative Intern for Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester. Assistant to the Head Coach for the Saint Joseph’s University Club Hockey Team. Recipient of the Outstanding Innovator Award from the Department of Communication & Media Studies.