CANTON — St. Lawrence University's Charles W. Appleton II Men's Hockey Head Coach Brent Brekke has announced the addition of Kyle Flanagan '13 to the Skating Saints coaching staff as Assistant Coach, just in time for the program's historic centennial 2025-26 season.

"We are proud to announce the addition of Kyle Flanagan '13 as our new Assistant Coach," said Brekke. "Kyle was one of the most dominant players in college hockey during his time as a Skating Saint and widely regarded as one of the best in the country. He was a captain, All-American, and Hobey Baker finalist. Kyle joins us following a very successful scouting career with the Ottawa Senators. His eye for talent is outstanding and his knowledge of the game is tremendous."

Flanagan returns home to St. Lawrence where he served as a two-year captain and was a part of a family legacy that included his brother, Sean Flanagan '11, and his uncle, Paul Flanagan '80 P'13. Kyle will become the second Flanagan to serve as assistant coach, following in the footsteps of PJ. The elder Flanagan coached with the Skating Saints from 1988 until 1999 when he took the helm of the women's hockey program.

"I'm fortunate for the opportunity to join this coaching staff and I am excited to be back in Appleton Arena," said Flanagan.

Kyle's journey to St. Lawrence began with the Cornwall Colts in the CJHL. He parlayed his success into the USHL, where he joined the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. Flanagan played in 117 games over two seasons, putting up 29 goals and 64 assists before joining the Scarlet and Brown.

Flanagan was an impact player from day one for Joe Marsh and the Saints, posting 28 points in 32 games in his first-year season. The skilled forward put up over 35 points per season over the next three seasons and was named the Dr. Stuart A. Winning Most Valuable Player each of those three years. His senior season in 2012-13 was especially impressive, with the captain posting 47 points on 15 goals and 32 assists. Flanagan was named an All-American for his efforts, alongside George Hughes '13, and Greg Carey '14, and was a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award.

Flanagan finished his collegiate career with 134 games and put up 147 points on 46 goals and 101 assists. His 101 assists are tied with Carey for the sixth-most in program history, and his 147 points ranks among the top 15 in program history.

Following his Saints career, the forward signed with the Philadelphia Flyers and went on to play for the Adirondack Phantoms of the AHL for parts of two seasons. After a stop in the SHL with MODO Hockey, and a stint with the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL, Flanagan returned to the AHL where he played for the Binghamton Senators and the Belleville Senators before retiring from pro hockey after the 2017-18 season.

Flanagan comes home to the Saints following a very successful scouting career with the Ottawa Senators in the NHL. Responsible for scouting in Ontario, Quebec, Prep Schools, and the Division I ranks, along with recruiting players from the CHL, Kyle was an integral part of the Senators scouting department from 2018 through this past weekend's NHL Entry Draft.

"But beyond the accolades and experience, what truly sets Kyle apart is that he is great person." added Brekke "Kyle embodies the character and culture we value at St. Lawrence. We are thrilled to welcome him home and look forward to the impact he'll have on our student-athletes and program. Welcome back, Kyle! Once a Saint, always a Saint."