James Herbert Nahrgang (born April 17, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach who played 57 games in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings between 1975 and 1977. After his playing career he coached Michigan Tech for three years between 1982 and 1985. He was born in Millbank, Ontario.

Jim Nahrgang
Born (1951-04-17) April 17, 1951 (age 73)
Millbank, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Detroit Red Wings
NHL draft 86th overall, 1971
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 1974–1978
Coaching career
Biographical details
Alma materMichigan Tech
Playing career
1970–1974Michigan Tech
Position(s)Defenseman
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1978–1982Michigan Tech (Assistant)
1982–1985Michigan Tech
Head coaching record
Overall56–62–3 (.475)

Coaching

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After retiring as a player in 1978 Nahrgang joined the staff at his alma mater as an assistant, remaining with Michigan Tech until John MacInnes retired in 1982. Nahrgang was named as MacInnes' replacement and served three years as head coach before resigning in February 1985.[1] During his tenure the Huskies declined each year and also moved from the CCHA back to their previous conference, the WCHA.

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1966–67 New Hamburg Hahn's OHA-C
1967–68 Ottawa 67's OHA 52 1 9 10 74
1968–69 Ottawa 67's OHA 52 1 7 8 47 7 0 0 0 2
1969–70 Kitchener Rangers OHA 51 10 23 33 119 6 0 2 2 10
1970–71 Michigan Technological University WCHA 31 6 13 19 70
1971–72 Michigan Technological University WCHA 31 8 18 26 66
1972–73 Michigan Technological University WCHA 36 11 16 27 85
1973–74 Michigan Technological University WCHA 39 8 24 32 95
1974–75 Detroit Red Wings NHL 1 0 0 0 0
1974–75 Virginia Wings AHL 71 4 19 23 73 5 0 3 3 2
1975–76 Detroit Red Wings NHL 3 0 1 1 0
1975–76 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 49 4 11 15 74
1976–77 Detroit Red Wings NHL 53 5 11 16 34
1976–77 Kansas City Blues CHL 16 2 6 8 38 10 0 4 4 26
1977–78 Kansas City Red Wings CHL 9 0 3 3 13
1977–78 Philadelphia Firebirds AHL 69 8 22 30 147 4 0 1 1 4
AHL totals 189 16 52 68 294 9 0 4 4 6
NHL totals 57 5 12 17 34

Head coaching record

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Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Michigan Tech Huskies (CCHA) (1982–1984)
1982–83 Michigan Tech 22–17–1 20–12–0 4th CCHA Quarterfinals
1983–84 Michigan Tech 19–21–1 14–16–0 t-5th CCHA Quarterfinals
Michigan Tech: 41–38–2 34–28–0
Michigan Tech Huskies (WCHA) (1984–1985)
1984–85 Michigan Tech 15–24–1 13–20–1 8th WCHA Quarterfinals
Michigan Tech: 15–24–1 13–20–1
Total: 56–62–3

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

Awards and honors

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Award Year
All-WCHA Second Team 1972–73 [2]
All-WCHA First Team 1973–74 [2]
AHCA West All-American 1973–74 [3]
All-NCAA All-Tournament Team 1974 [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Michigan Tech Huskies 2002 Hockey yearbook" (PDF). Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
  2. ^ a b "WCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  3. ^ "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  4. ^ "NCAA Frozen Four Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
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