The Westonka Activities Department announced that Jeff DeGree has been named head boys hockey coach. DeGree will begin working immediately to connect with the Boys Hockey Advisory Group and plan for the 2023-24 season. He brings over 20 years of experience as a head coach and assistant coach, and 15 of those 20 years worked with the Minneapolis youth association with various responsibilities.

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“I am excited to welcome Jeff to the White Hawk family," said Westonka Activities Director Jeff Peterson. "It’s apparent that Jeff is a process-driven coach and has coached winning teams at every step of his career. His experience and responsibilities in the Minneapolis Youth Hockey Association for 15 years will help us in our purpose of creating a stronger hockey community, instill pride in our program and build the bridge between our youth program and high school program."

“I am grateful for the opportunity to coach at Mound Westonka," said Coach DeGree. "I am looking forward to getting to work with our players and engaging with the entire White Hawk hockey community."