ABOUT EVAN TRUPP
EXPERIENCE. PASSION.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Evan Trupp is a former professional hockey player and former NCAA Division I coach with more than 20 years of experience competing, coaching, and developing athletes at the highest levels of the game. His playing career included the BCHL, NCAA, AHL, ECHL, and Germany's DEL before transitioning into coaching and player development.
Through his coaching career, Evan has helped develop NHL Draft picks, Division I athletes, and championship-caliber teams while earning a reputation for building confident, intelligent, and highly competitive players. Through Trupp Hockey, he provides individualized skill development designed to improve skating, puck skills, hockey IQ, decision-making, and the game-changing habits that translate directly to on-ice performance.
2025 Clark Cup Champion
14+ Years
Professional & NCAA Playing Experience
NCAA Division I Coach
University of Alaska Anchorage
14 NHL Draft Picks Developed
Including 4 First-Round Selections
Former Professional Player
AHL • ECHL • DEL
USA Hockey Level 4 Certified
Coach & Player Development Specialist
QUICK STATS
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
COACHING EXPERIENCE
BUILT ON EXPERIENCE.
PROVEN THROUGH RESULTS.
Years of coaching at the NCAA Division I, USHL, and NAHL levels have shaped Evan Trupp's player-first approach to development. From championship teams to NHL Draft picks, every player receives the same commitment to detail, accountability, and long-term growth.
ASSISTANT COACH
University of Alaska Anchorage (NCAA Division I)
2025 – 2026
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NCAA Division I Assistant Coach
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Oversaw power play and on-ice player development
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Helped build program culture and competitiveness
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Supported recruiting, academics, and player growth
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT / ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
2023 - 2025
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2025 Clark Cup Champions
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Developed 14 NHL Draft Picks
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Including 4 First-Round Selections
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Improved Power Play from 19.7% to 29.1%
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Overall Record: 93-46-5-5
HEAD COACH
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Anchorage Wolverines
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Robertson Cup Finalists
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15 Division I Commitments
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Alaska Airlines Club 49 Cup Champions
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3rd Highest Power Play in League
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Overall Record: 61-43-10-6
2021 – 2023
HOCKEY JOURNEY
A LIFETIME IN HOCKEY
PENTICTON VEES (BCHL)
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94 GP | 129 PTS
Rookie of the Year
UNIVERSITY OF
NORTH DAKOTA
2x WCHA Broadmoor Trophy Winner ("10, "11)
157 GP | 108 PTS
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PLAYING CAREER
ALASKA ACES (ECHL)
166 GP | 119 PTS
Kelly Cup Champion
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AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE
148 GP | 69 PTS
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GERMANY (DEL)
143 GP | 101 PTS
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ACHORAGE WOLVERINES (NAHL)
HEAD COACH
2021 - 2023
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COACHING CAREER
MUSKEGON LUMBERJACKS (USHL)
Director of Player Development / Associate Head Coach
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2023 - 2025
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UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE SEAWOLVES (NCAA D1)
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Assistant Coach
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2025 - 2026
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TRUSTED BY PLAYERS. RESPECTED BY PLAYERS.
PLAYER SUCCESS
"Trupper has always been like a little brother to me. I played with him for one year at North Dakota, and I remember being so impressed with how creative he was with the puck. He saw plays and tried things I would’ve never even thought to attempt, and somehow he made them look easy.
We lived and trained together every offseason for the next four or five years, so I got to see that same creativity and attention to detail every day, both in the gym and on the ice. Looking back, I wish I could go back in time and have Trupper mentoring me during my developmental years. It’s been awesome to see him take everything he’s learned and pass that knowledge on to the next generation of players."
Stanley Cup Champion & Olympic Athlete
TJ Oshie
"Working with Trupper helped me a ton, especially during my draft year. His attention to detail, positive mindset, and high hockey IQ pushed me to get better every day. He provides great feedback, quickly identifies areas for improvement, and knows how to help players reach their potential."
UMass Minutemen
1st Round Draft Pick (25th overall) Chicago Blackhawks
Václav Nestrašil
"I worked with Trupper for a year, and it was a really good year for me. He helped me understand the different aspects of a winger’s game, and now it really helps me play at the highest level."
Calgary Flames
1st Round Draft Pick, 28th overall
Matvei Gridin
"I love working with Coach Trupp because of his love for the game and his desire to help people get better. He is always finding new ways to grow and apply skills that translate to real games. It was always an honor to listen to his creativity and ideas on how to impact games and make a difference when on the ice."
University of Notre Dame
San Jose Sharks Draft Pick
David Klee
"My game grew so much in my two years working with Coach Trupp. He was a highly skilled player and therefore sees the game through a creative lens. Trupper teaches you how to master the fundamentals while also expanding your creativity. He not only teaches you certain skills, but also shows you how to apply them to your game. He would work with me one on one, not just on the ice but also off the ice showing me clips. His love for the game and passion to help players develop is what I love most about working with Trupper."
UMass Minutemen
Jack Galanek
"What stands out most about Evan is his passion for developing players. He understands the game at a high level and knows how to communicate the little details that make a big difference. Working with him has had a positive impact on my overall game."
University of North Dakota
Cody Croal