MINOT, N.D. – Minot State head men's hockey coach Wyatt Waselenchuk has added a new face on the Beaver bench who will help the program as Minot State pursues its 4^th ACHA National Championship.

Coach Waselenchuk is pleased to introduce former Adrian Bulldogs forward Tyler Grimshaw as the Beavers' new assistant coach. Coach Grimshaw joined the team earlier this month.

"Being able to join the coaching staff and players at Minot State is a privilege," said Grimshaw, who played three seasons at Adrian (Mich.) and spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Dexter High School in Michigan after graduating in 2018. "There's real tradition here, and real expectation. I see a team that's older, faster, and ready to rise again. I'm here to help, and also learn from this group of players.

"I want the rink to be the best part of every guy's day," Grimshaw added. "If we show up with energy and compete, everything else takes care of itself."

In three seasons with the Bulldogs, Grimshaw scored 23 goals and added 17 assists. Originally from Oswego, New York, he graduated in 2018 from Adrian with his bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management.

Grimshaw most recently served as an assistant coach for the Ann Arbor High School (Mich.) hockey team.

"We are very excited to welcome Tyler on board," Waselenchuk said. "He is incredibly motivated to help our program succeed and fits the mold in terms of what we are trying to achieve here day in, and day out. He is very familiar with our level as a player, and now as a coach. When he came out to visit a couple of weeks ago, he fit right in from the jump.

"I know our players are ecstatic to bring a fresh perspective in, and speaking on behalf of myself – I couldn't be more enthused to work, grow, and learn alongside Tyler."

Grimshaw joins a Minot State men's hockey program that claimed the ACHA National Championship following the 2012-13, 2018-19, and 2022-23 seasons.

The Beavers open the 2025-26 season hosting the University of Regina on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Maysa Arena in an exhibition contest, Grimshaw's debut on the bench with his new team.

"What makes Minot State so special is the tradition, the pride, and the way this community rallies around its team," the Beavers' new assistant coach said. "The support here is incredible, and the culture inside the room is strong. With a mature roster that's hungry to keep climbing, I'm excited to bring fresh energy and new ideas to help our players push to another level and continue the success this program is known for.

"I've got a ton of respect for this group – they're big, fast, experienced, and they've been building something special under Coach Waselenchuk," Grimshaw added. "My role is to show up every day with passion, bring energy to the rink, and make it a place the guys love coming to. For me, coaching has always been about relationships and earning respect in the room, and I'm eager to challenge each player to grow while enjoying the process together.

"What stands out to me the most, even as someone new to the program, is the way this community is woven into the culture. The players, fans, boosters, and staff all play such a huge role in what makes Minot State hockey special, and I'm grateful for the chance to add value to that tradition and be part of this group of players who take so much pride in wearing the jersey."