The Western Connecticut State University men's ice hockey team has added Mark Krys to its coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. A 1991 graduate of Boston University, Krys comes to WestConn from the Northern Connecticut Hockey program where he coached the Tier 1 U-18 split-season squad last year.
A native to Timmins, Ontario, Krys attended Boston University, where he helped the Terriers capture multiple Hockey East and Beanpot championships and make several NCAA Frozen Four appearances. As a senior, Krys served as team captain and helped lead BU to the Beanpot and Hockey East titles as well as the NCAA Division Forozen Four Championship game. Krys was selected by the Boston Bruins in the NHL Draft and went on to enjoy a lengthy professional playing career as a defenseman. He appeared in nearly 600 professional games across several leagues, including the American Hockey League (AHL), International Hockey League (IHL), and Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
