Dave Shyiak

Last updated
Dave Shyiak
Current position
TitleHead coach
Team Northern Michigan
Conference CCHA
Biographical details
Born (1966-11-04) November 4, 1966 (age 57)
Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada
Alma mater Northern Michigan University
Playing career
1987–1991 Northern Michigan
1991–1992 Murrayfield Racers
Position(s) Right Wing
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1992–1993 Northern Michigan (graduate assistant)
1993–1994 Kimberley Dynamiters
1994–1995 Merritt Centennials
1995–2005Northern Michigan (assistant)
2005–2013 Alaska-Anchorage
2013–2014 Toronto Maple Leafs (Scout)
2014–2020 Western Michigan (Associate)
2020–2024 St. Cloud State (Associate)
2024–present Northern Michigan
Head coaching record
Overall80-177-33 (.333)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1991 NCAA National Championship

Dave Shyiak (born November 4, 1966) is a former Canadian ice hockey player and coach. He was part of Northern Michigan's national title run in the 1991 tournament. [1]

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Career

The Brandon, Manitoba native began his college career as a freshman under Rick Comley at Northern Michigan. Shyiak's term as a player for the Wildcats coincided with high point for the team winning 20 games in three consecutive seasons, making two NCAA Tournaments and winning their only national title in his senior year. [2] After graduating Shyiak spent one more season playing in the BHL before returning to Marquette. Shyiak spent the 1992–93 season as a graduate assistant for his former team and then moved on to become the head coach for the Kimberley Dynamiters the following year. He move again the next season to become the head coach/assistant GM for the Merritt Centennials for one year before returning to his alma mater as a full-time assistant coach.

Shyiak spent a decade as an assistant at Northern Michigan, serving under both his former coach and his successor Walt Kyle until he was offered the top job at Alaska-Anchorage. Shyiak took over the Seawolves in 2005-06 and while the team demonstrated some promise he could not get the club to have a single winning season during his eight-year tenure (something Alaska-Anchorage has struggled with since joining the WCHA). [3] After his contract expired following the 2012-13 season he was not retained, making room for Matt Thomas to succeed him as coach. [4]

Since his dismissal Shyiak signed on as an amateur scout with the Toronto Maple Leafs for one season. He was named associate head coach of the Western Michigan men's ice hockey team on Sept. 15, 2014. [5]

On June 26, 2024, Shyiak was named head coach of the Northern Michigan Wildcats men's ice hockey team. [6]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1986–87 Humboldt Broncos SJHL 645942101——————
1987–88 Northern Michigan NCAA 361031371—————
1988–89 Northern MichiganNCAA2425722—————
1989–90 Northern MichiganNCAA2925744—————
1990–91 Northern MichiganNCAA36691580—————
1991–92 Murrayfield Racers BHL 27312354615481238
NCAA totals125202242217—————

Head coaching record

Statistics overview
SeasonTeamOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
Alaska–Anchorage Seawolves (WCHA)(2005–2013)
2005–06 Alaska–Anchorage 6–27–34–21–310th WCHA First Round
2006–07 Alaska–Anchorage 13–21–38–19–110th WCHA First Round
2007–08 Alaska–Anchorage 7–21–83–19–610th WCHA First Round
2008–09 Alaska–Anchorage 14–17–59–14–59th WCHA First Round
2009–10 Alaska–Anchorage 11–23–29–17–2t–8th WCHA First Round
2010–11 Alaska–Anchorage 16–18–312–14–2t–8th WCHA Quarterfinals
2011–12 Alaska–Anchorage 9–25–25–22–112th WCHA First Round
2012–13 Alaska–Anchorage 4–25–72–20–612th WCHA First Round
Alaska–Anchorage:80–177–3352–146–26
Total:80–177–33

      National champion        Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion        Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion      Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

[7]

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References

  1. ↑ "David Shyiak". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  2. ↑ "Northern Michigan Men's Hockey Team History". USCHO.com. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
  3. ↑ "Alaska-Anchorage Men's Hockey Team History". USCHO.com. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
  4. ↑ "UAA Coach Shyiak Will Not Return in 2013-14". College Hockey News. 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
  5. ↑ "Dave Shyiak".
  6. ↑ "Shyiak named Head Hockey Coach at Northern Michigan". NMU Wildcats. 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  7. ↑ "2013-14 Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
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