| Commissioner Steve Metcalf |
Steve Metcalf enters his sixth season as Commissioner of the Hockey East Association in 2025-26.
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Metcalf’s leadership extends beyond the conference. He was elected by his peers as President of the Hockey Commissioners’ Association, a role that also makes him Chair of the College Hockey, Inc. Board. In these positions, he works closely with the NHL to develop partnerships that promote and grow the sport at all levels. In 2025, Metcalf will also serve as General Manager of the U.S. Collegiate Selects, a college hockey all-star team that will compete in the prestigious Spengler Cup for the first time ever.
Before joining Hockey East, Metcalf spent two decades in athletic administration at the University of New Hampshire, where he concluded his tenure as Deputy Athletic Director. From 2015 to 2020, he served on the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee, chairing the group during his final two years. He has also chaired both the NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Committee and the NCAA National Collegiate Skiing Committee.
Born in England, Metcalf earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of New Hampshire. He and his wife, Diane—herself a longtime collegiate athletic administrator—are the proud parents of two daughters, Lauren and Sienna.
What they're saying about Steve Metcalf:
"Steve Metcalf is a highly regarded athletics administrator who has done many good things across college athletics. I'm
excited to work alongside him in his new position as Hockey East Commissioner, helping us continue to elevate college
hockey to new heights."
------- Josh Fenton, NCHC Commissioner
"Congratulations to Steve, and to Hockey East, on his appointment as Commissioner. It has been my privilege to work
with Steve, and to get to know him, over the past two decades. He is a first-class individual, who I am certain shall do a
tremendous job in guiding Hockey East. I look forward to working more closely with Steve in his new role."
------- Steve Hagwell, ECAC Hockey Commissioner
"Steve Metcalf is one of the most conscientious, hard-working, and committed professionals I have ever been associated
with. UNH has benefited greatly over the years he has been a part of our leadership team and we will miss him. We are
so pleased that he will become the next Hockey East Commissioner, for we know he will do a fabulous job of leading our
prestigious group of institutions. While Steve's fingerprints are all over UNH, he now has a great opportunity to apply that
same skill set to lead Hockey East."
------- Marty Scarano, UNH Director of Athletics
"I am thrilled for Steve and for Hockey East. Steve has great appreciation and passion for the conference and for the
sport. His experience at UNH, with the league and on NCAA committees, has prepared him for this opportunity. Joe
Bertagna has led our league to amazing success and I am excited to see continued success as Steve leads us into the
future."
------- Hilary Witt, UNH Women's Ice Hockey Head Coach
"Steve showed a great deal of detail in his pursuit of this position. His preparation and experiences at all levels of college hockey will continue to help him as he guides Hockey East going forward."
------- Norm Bazin, UMass Lowell Men's Ice Hockey Head Coach
