Christian Soucy, one of the top goaltenders in University of Vermont history, joins the Purple Knights as an assistant coach in 2003-04.

Soucy completed a 10-year professional hockey career in 2002-03 with the Anchorage Aces of the West Coast Hockey League. Soucy played for 13 teams in eight leagues during his pro tenure, including an appearance with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks during the 1993-94 season.

While with the University of Vermont from 1991-93, Soucy compiled a 27-24-6 record in two seasons. His .908 save percentage ranks second in Catamounts history, while his 2.99 goals-against average is third all-time at the school. In 1992, Soucy was named the ECAC Rookie of the Year, and also earned First-Team All-ECAC recognition in 1992 and Second-Team All-ECAC honors in 1993.