Fighting Hawks Name Former Vernon Laker Jackson New Head Coach:

The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks have named former Vernon Lakers

 forward Dane Jackson new Head Coach.

Here is the press release from the NCHC website,

Dane Jackson Named Head Coach of North Dakota Hockey Program - National Collegiate Hockey Conference

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

Vernon Lakers grad new head coach at North Dakota University - Vernon Morning Star

Jackson has spent the past nineteen seasons at North Dakota as an Assistant Coach & Associate Head Coach. 

Jackson played four seasons at North Dakota from 1988-1992 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Hamilton Canucks in 1992. Jackson was drafted 44th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in Round 3 at the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. Jackson played four seasons in the NHL with Vancouver, Buffalo & the New York Islanders from 1993-1998 before retiring from professional hockey in 2003.

Jackson played one season in Vernon with the 1987-88 Vernon Lakers. In 49 games with the Lakers, Jackson collected (24-goals-30-assists-54-points).

The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Dane Jackson's Player Profile:

Dane Jackson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Dane Jackson's Coaching Profile:

Dane Jackson - Men's Hockey Coach - University of North Dakota Athletics