Jim Cross, ‘The Father of UVM Hockey’ passed away this weekend after complications from the coronavirus.
So sad to hear the father of @UVMmhockey , Jim Cross, has passed away. Great coach, great person, fascinating personality. Our condolences to Lorna in this very difficult time. Jim was UVM's 2nd coach but he built the #VCats into D2 power and took the program D1. RIP, Jim.
— Ted Ryan (@TedRyanVT) May 3, 2020
Cross was the coach at UVM from 1965-1984 and helped the program transition to Division I in 1974.
From the article provided from UVM athletics:
“Over his 19 years of coaching the green and gold, Jim Cross compiled a 280-251-9 record. After stepping down Cross was presented the Schaeffer Pen Award by the New England Hockey Writers Association for his contributions to college hockey.”
We’ll have more today on ‘The Huddle’ from 3-6 PM.
