BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State University Men's Hockey head coach Tom Serratore announced the hiring of Jackson Keane as an Assistant Coach for the Beaver Men's Hockey team for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Keane joins Serratore, Associate Head Coach Travis Winter and Assistant Coach Joe Wegwerth on the Beavers' coaching staff.
 
"I'm extremely excited to be joining the Bemidji State coaching staff," said Keane. "I've always had a ton of respect for the staff and the players that come through this program. It is built on a strong culture and hard work, and I can't wait to get going and help add to that." 
 
Keane joins the Beaver family after nine years of experience as a player in the junior/collegiate and professional hockey landscapes as well as three years of coaching experience in junior hockey. He will work primarily with instructing the Beavers' forward group as well as serve as the co-recruiting coordinator and assist in all facets of player development.
 
"I'm thrilled to have Jackson on staff," said head coach Tom Serratore. "He has an outstanding hockey mind and a tremendous work ethic. He will hit the ground running from a recruiting standpoint and he will impact our team with his energy, enthusiasm and knowledge."
 
Keane most recently served as an Assistant Coach for the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League from 2023-25 where he worked closely with General Manager Cary Eades and Head Coach Brett Skinner on game day preparation, video, practice planning and game film. He served as the Director of Scouting for the force in a 2023-24 season that saw the team claim an Anderson Cup and Clark Cup Championship.
 
Prior to working with the Force, Keane served as an Assistant Coach for the Winnipeg Blues of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League from 2022-23 assisting with game day preparation, practice planning and post-game film sessions. He has also helped at numerous hockey academy's serving as an on-ice instructor.
 
As a player, Keane played at University of North Dakota from 2019-21 helping the Fighting Hawks to two Penrose Cup championships, a National Collegiate Hockey Conference Championship in 2021 and was an NCHC All-Academic Team selection. During his time with the Fighting Hawks, Keane appeared in 73 career games posting 14 points (5g-9a) and scored three game-winning goals. Following his collegiate career, Keane played professional with the Wheeling Nailers and Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL.
 
Keane earned his Bachelor's degree in communications from North Dakota in 2021.
 
For more information on the Bemidji State men's hockey program, tickets or schedules, visit BSUBeavers.com, follow the Beavers on X or Instagram or like them on Facebook.
 
Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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