COLCHESTER, Vt. - Saint Michael's College women's ice hockey head coach Meghan Sweezey '10 announced the hire of Olivia McLean as the program's full-time assistant coach on Thursday, effective next Monday.
 
"We are very excited to welcome Olivia to our staff," said Sweezey. "Olivia's knowledge of the DI level, familiarity with the area and program, video expertise, and interpersonal skills will undoubtedly help our team reach the next level. The future of our program is bright, and we are excited to have her supporting our vision as we move forward."
 
McLean spent the past two years as video coordinator for the Division I University of Vermont women's ice hockey program. In that position, her primary charge was data and analytics collection and processing while working with the coaching staff. The Catamounts were ranked as high as 12th in the nation in 2023-24 while making a run to the Hockey East Championship quarterfinals both seasons.
 
"Coaching at the college level has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember," said McLean. "I'm so excited to find the opportunity at Saint Michael's. Working with such motivated athletes and staff in a tight-knit community like SMC is truly a dream. I look forward to working with Meghan and the team to grow the program further."
 
A former ice hockey player at South Burlington High School and the Northwood School in Lake Placid, N.Y., McLean gained additional leadership experience on the ice as a counselor with the Elite Hockey Camp. The South Burlington native was a Dean's List student in college and completed her bachelor's degree from UVM in political science in May.