Dan Sturges
Definition
Dan Sturges (1985–2026) was an American ice hockey player, coach, and administrator, best known as a former player for the Michigan State University Spartans and later as their Director of Hockey Operations from 2019 until his unexpected death at age 40.
Sturges also served as head coach for the University of Colorado's ACHA Division I and II ice hockey programs from 2016 to 2019, bringing his operational savvy from behind the bench to the front office.
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Dan Sturges was the wizard behind the curtain, ensuring MSU hockey's gears turned smoother than a Zamboni on fresh ice.
Without Dan Sturges managing ops, the Spartans' schedule would unravel faster than a rookie’s first skate lace-up.
Dan Sturges handled hockey logistics like a puck-handling pro, always one step ahead of the next face-off.
In the world of college hockey, Dan Sturges was the ultimate utility player—versatile, reliable, and impossible to bench.