Gard has gone 144-78 as the head coach after taking over for his mentor, Bo Ryan, during the 2015-2016 season.
Women’s hockey coach Mark Johnson also received an extension Friday, with his new contract taking him through June 30, 2027. Johnson has led the Badgers to two national championships in recent years, bringing a trophy home to Madison in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons. The Badgers have been a national power under Johnson, compiling a 522-92-46 record since he took over in the 2002-2003 season.
Men’s hockey coach Tony Granato also received a contract extension through 2027, after athletic director Chris McIntosh confirmed earlier Friday that Granato would be returning despite going 10-24-3 overall in the 2021-2022 season. The disappointing season came on the heels of a Big Ten title in 2020-2021.
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Among the other Wisconsin head coaches receiving extensions through their respective 2027 seasons include women’s basketball coach Marisa Moseley, swimming and diving head coach Yuri Suguiyama, and wrestling coach Chris Bono.
It’s the latest round of contract extensions for Badgers head coaches, after football coach Paul Chryst and volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield were among those who received new deals in January.
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