Clarke Returns to Adrian as Assistant Coach of NCAA Men’s Hockey

ADRIAN, Mich. – Adrian College head men’s NCAA hockey coach Adam Phillips has announced the hiring of Carter Clarke as the Bulldogs’ new assistant coach. Clarke returns to Adrian after spending last season as an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Carter back to our program,” Phillips said. “He brings a sharp hockey mind, a winning track record and he will be a tremendous asset to our players and program. I can’t wait to have him on board and get going!”

Clarke began his coaching career at Adrian College, serving as Director of Hockey Operations for the NCAA men’s hockey program from 2019 to 2024. During his tenure, the Bulldogs captured five conference championships, three Harris Cup Championships, three trips to the NCAA Division III Frozen Four, and the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship. He later became head coach of Adrian’s ACHA Women’s Division I team, leading them to the program’s first-ever national championship with a 30-6-2 record.

In 2024-25, Clarke joined UW-Stout, where the team finished 12-13-2. Under his guidance, the Blue Devils secured victories over several ranked opponents, including No. 14 UW-River Falls, No. 2 St. Norbert, and RV Gustavus Adolphus, and earned a tie against No. 13 UW-Stevens Point.

Clarke will begin his new role immediately, helping the Bulldogs prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 season.