Don Lucia
- January 13, 2024
- Coach
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Don Lucia |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 20, 1958(1958-08-20) |
| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Grand Rapids |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Michigan |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Don Lucia Biography
| Birthday | Aug 20 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
Don Lucia is one of the most popular and richest Coach who was born on August 20, 1958 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
Lucia has two sons who have been picked in the NHL Entry Draft. Tony Lucia (born 1987), who is currently playing in the American Hockey League with the Worcester Sharks, was selected in the 6th round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks; and Mario Lucia (born 1993), who is currently playing in the American Hockey League with the Binghamton Devils, was selected in the 2nd round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota Wild.
During the 2008–2009 season, Lucia was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, but only missed four games while battling the autoimmune disease. This illness, combined with a growing number of college hockey players taking their talents to the NHL, led Lucia’s Gophers to a 17–18–2 record during the 2009–2010 season. That season was Lucia’s only year with a losing record with the Gophers, and his first since coaching Alaska-Fairbanks in the 1991–1992 season.
Don Lucia (born August 20, 1958) is the former head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s hockey team. He has twice led the Golden Gophers to the NCAA National Championship title, in 2002 and 2003. Under Lucia, the Golden Gophers have won four MacNaughton Cups (awarded to the WCHA’s regular season champion), the Broadmoor Trophy three times (awarded to the WCHA playoff champion), and the Big Ten regular season championship in each of that league’s first four seasons. He has coached one Hobey Baker Award winner, Jordan Leopold. He is one of 10 coaches to record more than 600 NCAA men’s ice hockey wins, and one of four to win national titles in consecutive years. Lucia graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1981, where he played defense for the school’s hockey team. He is married to his wife Joyce, with whom he has four children; Alison, Jessica, Tony, and Mario.
As of December 11, 2023, Don has a net worth approximately $5 Million.
Don Lucia Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Coach |
| House | Living in own house. |
Don is one of the richest Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Don Lucia 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Don Lucia Dating?
According to our records, Don Lucia married to Joyce Lucia. As of January 13, 2024, Don Lucia’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Don Ranked on the list of most popular Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Don Lucia celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.
Top Facts about Don Lucia
- Don Lucia is a retired American ice hockey player.
- He played for the University of Notre Dame and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- Lucia coached at the University of Minnesota for 19 seasons.
- During his tenure, he led the team to two national championships.
- He was named WCHA Coach of the Year three times.
- Lucia also coached Team USA in international competitions.
- He has been inducted into multiple halls of fame, including the US Hockey Hall of Fame.
- As a player, he was drafted by both the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota North Stars.
- Lucia played professionally in Europe before beginning his coaching career.
- He currently works as an analyst for Fox Sports North’s coverage of college hockey games.
What is Don Lucia doing now?
After retiring from coaching at the end of the 2018 season, Don Lucia was named commissioner of the new Central Collegiate Hockey Association on June 17, 2020. University of Minnesota Athletics photo.
Where is Don Lucia?
Biographical details
1987–1993| Alaska–Fairbanks
1993–1999| Colorado College
1999–2018| Minnesota
Head coaching record
Where is Ali Lucia WCCO?
After six years at WCCO, Ali is moving with her family to Chicago.
Where did Don Lucia coach?
MINNEAPOLIS – After 31 seasons as a college head coach and a pair of national championships, former University of Minnesota hockey coach Don Lucia is taking over the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The league announced Wednesday Lucia has been named the commissioner, starting in the 2021-22 season.
Where did Kim Johnson go?
After graduating, she went on to work for Twin Cities PBS and stations in Duluth, Green Bay, the Quad Cities and Salt Lake City. Her reporting over the years earned Johnson a regional Edward R. Murrow award and three Emmys. “I have all the respect in the world for WCCO and my co-workers,” she said.