John "Gino" Gasparini

Gino Gasparini is a former head coach of the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux hockey men's team and the current president of the United States Hockey League.

Born in Fort Frances, Ontario, he played for the Fighting Sioux from 1964-1967. Gino then played one year in the International Hockey League in Toledo. He then returned to UND as a graduate assistant while working on his masters degree. He transitioned into an assistant coaching position followed by the head coaching job.

Career

 * 1978-1994 University of North Dakota - Head Coach
 * 1994-2003 USHL - commissioner
 * 2003-2009 USHL - president