University of Alabama, Huntsville Men's Ice Hockey

Corbett enters his fourth season as head coach of the UAH hockey program in 2016-17, after guiding the team through its first two WCHA seasons. Corbett earned his first career head coaching victory and the program's first-ever WCHA win on Dec. 7, 2013, at Bowling Green. The UAH hockey program continued to grown under the direction of Corbett in 2015-16, as the squad posted a 7-21-6 overall record and a 5-17-6 record in the WCHA while improving upon 2014-15 in winning percentage, goals per game, shots per game, penalty minutes per game and goals against average. Corbett's team took a step forward in the 2014-15 campaign, tabulating an 8-26-4 record and 7-20-1 within the WCHA to earn the program's first berth to the WCHA playoffs. Several exciting moments highlight Corbett's second year, including the first home win in five seasons and a four-game home win streak to start the 2015 calendar year. WCHA All-Rookie honoree Max McHugh (12-11--23) and standout goalie Carmine Guerriero (.928 SV%, 2,56 GAA) highlight the squad from 2014-15. In his first season at UAH, Corbett led one of the youngest rosters in the country through one of the toughest strength of schedules in Division I hockey. Entering 2014-15, he had inked eight more freshmen as the program continues to build back to its previous successful level. Corbett spent 10 years as an assistant at Air Force including serving as the team's associate head coach in the 2012-13 season.   "Mike Corbett has spent the last decade recruiting elite young men to the United States Air Force Academy and winning championships," said UAH Director of Athletics Dr. E.J. Brophy. "We are very confident that he is the man to lead Charger Hockey into the prestigious WCHA and back to winning on a consistent basis here at UAH."   During Corbett's time with the Falcons, the team won five Atlantic Hockey Association tournament championships and also appeared in the NCAA tournament five times with berths in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2012. Winners of the AHA regular season title in 2009 and 2012, Air Force ranks in the top 10 in the country in winning percentage over the last seven seasons while stringing together seven consecutive winning seasons for the first time in program history.   On the ice Corbett focused on the Air Force blue line, and the team established Falcon records for fewest goals allowed per game in three straight seasons from the 2006-07 year to the 2008-09 campaign. Under his watch, the Falcons featured three AHA Defensemen of the Year winners, and Air Force has consistently ranked among the best in the nation in fewest shots allowed per game.   With Corbett assisting in the program's recruiting effort, the team also featured two AHA Player of the Year honorees, three Division I All-Americans, and 17 all-conference selections. During his time on the bench, the Falcons also had the only Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalist in AFA history.   No stranger to WCHA hockey, Corbett was a defensive force during his playing days at Denver from 1992-97 where he was an alternate captain for two seasons and a two-time WCHA All-Academic Team member. Additionally, in 1997 he was a finalist for the NCAA Hockey Humanitarian Award. He graduated from Denver in 1996 before also earning his master's degree from the university in 1998.   After his time in Denver, Corbett served as the head coach for the Butte Irish in the America West Junior Hockey League from 1997-2000, earning AWHL Coach of the Year honors in 1997-98. He then led the league's Billings Bulls for a season before joining the Sioux Falls Stampede of the United States Hockey League in 2001. After that stint, Corbett served as the director of the Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association in 2002 prior to joining the Air Force staff. Corbett and his wife, Stacey, have two children, Jordan and Mayson. MIKE CORBETT'S CAREER SNAPSHOT MIKE CORBETT'S CAREER SNAPSHOT

Thomas enters his fourth year as an assistant coach with UAH hockey, helping to lead the program in a new era of hockey as the team finished its third season in the prestigious WCHA in 2015-16. Following the last two seasons he spent working with the University of Denver coaching staff, Thomas joined the Chargers in the summer of 2013 to work with the UAH defensemen and penalty kill units.   Thomas served as the volunteer assistant coach for the seven-time NCAA champion Denver Pioneers from 2011 to 2013, appearing in the national tournament in both of his seasons. While at Denver, he contributed in numerous aspects within the program; including video, practice planning and individual on-ice instruction. Prior to his arrival in Denver, Thomas served as assistant coach with the United States Naval Academy hockey program (ACHA) from 2009 to 2011.  A 2005 graduate of the Naval Academy, Thomas was commissioned as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy. He then completed three wartime deployments during tours aboard USS MONTEREY (CG 61) and USS ELROD (FFG 55), serving as Tomahawk Strike Officer and Damage Control Assistant, respectively. During his final tour of duty at Military Sealift Command Headquarters in Washington D.C., Thomas rejoined Navy hockey as an assistant coach. While there, he was responsible for recruiting, video coordination, special-teams strategies, classroom sessions, team-building development and off-ice conditioning. A four-year letterwinner and team captain at Navy, he led the defense in scoring and plus/minus during his junior and senior seasons. Thomas earned an invitation to participate in the USA Hockey World University Games selection camp in 2004. A native of Bow, N.H., Thomas resides in Madison with his wife Christine.

Morgan joined the Chargers staff in the summer of 2010 to work with the UAH forwards and special team's units. Known for his hard work and leadership, Morgan worked his way up the professional leagues, starting in the WCHL with the Idaho Steelheads and making his NHL Debut in 2003 with the Dallas Stars.  After being under contract with the Dallas Stars organization for four years, Morgan played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, and Phoenix Coyotes organizations.   Additionally, Morgan travelled overseas to play in Switzerland, Austria and the Norwegian Elite League where he was part of the 08-09 Championship team.  For his strong commitment to communities and charitable organizations, Morgan was twice named the AHL Man of the Year. A graduate of the University of Denver, Morgan played from 1996 to 1999 as a Denver Pioneer under the coaching of George Gwozdecky.  While at DU, he earned WCHA All Academic Honors, was named to the Denver Cup All-Tournament Team, advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 1997 and 1999 and was part of the 1999 WCHA Championship Team. A native of East York, Ontario,  Morgan and his wife Chrystal live in Madison along with their three children Ashley, Tanner and Brooklynn.

Laurila is in his third season with the UAH hockey staff after spending the previous five years at WCHA-member Michigan Tech, where he served as video coordinator for four years.   In his time at Tech, he was responsible for video analysis, pre-scouting opponents, live game breakdown, as well as assisting in the day-to-day operations of the team.   Nick is responsible for fundraising and organizing community events related to the UAH hockey program, while also serving as the coordinator of all internal and external video efforts. He coordinates travel plans, work with opposing teams and their video efforts, while assisting the coaching staff in all pregame and postgame preparation.     A native of Carol Stream, Illinois, Nick earned his bachelors degree in business administration from Michigan Tech in 2010 and his MBA from UAH in 2016. Nick resides in Huntsv ille.