by Alan Babbitt
Hope College ice hockey head coach Chris Van Timmeren has been named the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 3 Coach of the Year for the 2020-21 season.
This is the fourth time Van Timmeren has received the honor — the most among the entire ACHA.
Van Timmeren previously was recognized in 2017-18, 2007-08, and 2006-07.
This season, Van Timmeren guided the Flying Dutchmen to their second ACHA national title and a 13-2-1 overall record.
Hope previously won a national title during the 2017-18 season.
Since the 2000-01 season, Van Timmeren has led the Flying Dutchmen with a 510-153-14 record. Hope has skated to 20 consecutive winning seasons under his guidance.