University of Minnesota Athletics
Tributes to Coach Doug Woog
12/14/2019 9:14:00 PM | Men's Hockey
As tributes to the Maroon & Gold legend continue to pour in over social media, GopherSports.com will collect many of them to share on this page.
Always and forever a Gopher.
— Minnesota Men's Hockey (@GopherHockey) December 15, 2019
As a player and as a coach, Doug Woog encompassed what Pride on Ice means, and his impact on the game will never be forgotten.
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. https://t.co/0jVoQEBZgJ pic.twitter.com/05cci2uQsl
The hockey world lost a true treasure today. The Wooger meant so much to so many and his impact on the game is one of the greatest in our States history. True Minnesota Gold!
— Bob Motzko (@BMotzko) December 15, 2019
#Wooger That human puppy who loved to have his ears scratched. And we loved to scratch them. I learned tons about the game working next to him. And his fans need to know Doug was more than hockey - he had a thirst for knowledge across many subjects #RIP And Thanks Dougie!
— Frank Mazzocco (@MazzPuck) December 14, 2019
Sad day for @GopherHockey. Doug Woog was a legend in every way. Always enjoyed spending time chatting with him at the rink. He will be missed but never forgotten!
— Blake Wheeler (@BiggieFunke) December 15, 2019
We lost a great man today in Doug Woog's passing. My condolences to the Woog family during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing the Wooger w/ the hockey world. Thank you Doug Woog for giving me (and so many others) a chance @GopherHockey such a great head start on life!
— Ben Hankinson (@BenHankinson) December 15, 2019
My condolences go out the family of Doug Woog. Doug was a great player, coach and most of all a great father! I along with anyone who knew him will miss him dearly!! #RIP #Wooger
— Pat Micheletti (@patmick2626) December 14, 2019
With appreciation for the many contributions of long-time Gophers hockey coach Doug Woog. Sending gratitude and sympathy to his family. https://t.co/IBbNGZDqyX
— Joan Gabel (@JoanGabel) December 15, 2019
Fortunate to coach Doug's sons and learn so much about the game from Doug when I started coaching hockey. He was a friend and a mentor and he will be missed. Condolences to the Woog family. #RIP
— Mike Guentzel (@mlghockey) December 14, 2019
Rest In Peace Coach Woog. Thank you so much for your guidance on and off the ice. I'll never forget your help in making many of my dreams come true. #Wooger
— Ben Clymer (@ben_clymer) December 15, 2019
I will always be grateful to Doug Woog for giving me the opportunity to coach @GopherHockey as a 25 year old. Through thick and thin he gave me free reign. A MN legend whose legacy lives on through all of us he touched and his family. RIP Wooger. https://t.co/HJlDW4VeHa
— PAUL OSTBY (@ICEHockeyAgency) December 15, 2019
The #mnwild joins the #StateofHockey in mourning the passing of Doug Woog.
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 15, 2019
As a player and coach, he lived Gopher #PrideonIce. His passion for hockey was contagious, and his endeavors nurtured a love of the game in others.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Woog family. pic.twitter.com/ny5mVazZjY
I had the privilege to play for many great coaches but my all time favorite was Doug Woog . You will be missed but never forgotten , you were truly one of the best .
— Paul Broten (@PaulBroten) December 15, 2019
I'll never forget watching Woog coach @GopherHockey when I was growing up and having him work with the team during my era. He was a legend in every sense of the word #RIP
— Mike Carman (@kangaroo_carman) December 15, 2019
The #StateofHockey lost a beautiful man today. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Woog family. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/zBvXUrvbk5
— State of Hockey (@mystateofhockey) December 15, 2019
Really sad to hear about the passing of Doug Woog. Loved every minute working together. Proud to call him a friend. He was one of a kind.
— Anthony LaPanta (@AnthonyLaPanta) December 15, 2019
We lost a great one tonight.
My prayers are with his family.
Doug Woog Media CoverageMinnesota lost a great coach today and an even better man...and I lost a true friend. Doug Woog was my mentor, my high school coach and my friend. Rest In Peace, Wooger. pic.twitter.com/X7YkDJkBKR
— Phil Housley (@philhousley6) December 15, 2019
Doug Woog.
— FOX Sports North (@fsnorth) December 15, 2019
Forever in our hearts. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3CcjlfKOde
Longtime #Gophers hockey coach Doug Woog dead at 75. https://t.co/ypt6FIspxB pic.twitter.com/VqCGUDE9Ko
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 15, 2019
More on the death of former #Gophers hockey coach Doug Woog from @Patrick_Reusse. Current coach Bob Motzko said: "That's him. 'The Wooger,' the blue-collar friend to all hockey people." https://t.co/ypt6FIspxB pic.twitter.com/JIBsxmYOtY
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 15, 2019
I covered Doug Woog for many years, but he was also a friend. My kids loved it when "Grandpa Woog" would come out on the ice for their hockey practices sometimes. He was a good one. Rest in peace, coach. https://t.co/oc9n983q6q
— Jess Myers (@JessRMyers) December 15, 2019
'The State of Hockey lost a great one today.@AnthonyLaPanta and @FSNGorg share their memories of working with Minnesota hockey legend Doug Woog, who passed away Saturday at the age of 75. pic.twitter.com/RjvAxhXN02
— FOX Sports North (@fsnorth) December 15, 2019
In extremely sad news, legendary player, coach and administrator - Doug Woog passed away today R.I.P. Wooger @Packer_Hockey @GopherHockey pic.twitter.com/kkKTAAIpMb
— Vintage MN Hockey (@VintageMNHockey) December 15, 2019