St. FX University graduate Gardiner MacDougall is retiring after leading the UNB Men’s Hockey program for 24 seasons.

MacDougall’s announcement was made Tuesday night in Fredericton after he capped off a perfect season. His men’s hockey team went undefeated, posting a 43-and-0 record, including exhibition,regular season play, the AUS playoffs and the national championship. Under his leadership, the UNB Reds won nine national titles, tied for the most University Cup championships by a coach.

Gardiner MacDougall (Hockey Canada photo)

MacDougall also had a perfect record this season with Canada’s Under-18 Men’s Hockey team, going undefeated and winning the World Championship in Finaland with a 6-4 victory over the United States in the Gold Medal Game.

MacDougall’s retirement didn’t last long.  On Wednesday, he was appointed head coach of the QMJHL’s Moncton Wildcats.