Brock Kautz joined the Bemidji State University Men's Hockey staff as an assistant coach on July 20, 2023.
Kautz, a native of Rochester, Minn., previously served as an assistant coach with St. Cloud Norsemen of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) helping lead the team to a third-place finish in the Central Division and advanced to the playoffs pulling off the first round upset win over the Aberdeen Wings.
"I am very grateful to be joining the Bemidji State coaching staff," Kautz said. "I am excited to be a part and carry on the great tradition that has been established at Bemidji State University."
As a member of the BSU Men's Hockey staff, Kautz will oversee the goalies and will assist in all aspects of coaching, player development, and recruiting.
Kautz got his start in coaching in 2020 serving as an assistant coach and goalie coach at Hudson High School in Wisconsin. Following his time there, he joined the Minnesota Magicians, another NAHL team, for nearly two years serving as the goalie coach.
Kautz graduated from the University of Minnesota earning a bachelor's degree in sports management in 2019. He was a four-year goalie for the Gophers as he was part of two-straight Big Ten regular-season championships, was a four-year letter winner and three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.
