Coach Candle Introductory Press Conference 12/8/25 @1230. Streamed live on UConn+

[HuskiesFan1014]

Were there any players in attendance?

No, not that we saw. Cheerleaders and pep band, yes. Players, no.

 

[psilotic]

Penders Cavanaugh under appreciated

Agreed but at least we’re in or very close to heart of hockey country. what penders does on an annual basis in this climate is unbelievable. very lucky he hasnt been poached by a southern school.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

No, not that we saw. Cheerleaders and pep band, yes. Players, no.

Note, final exams began today.

 

[Dove]

When asked if he recruited more through the portal, or traditionally by keeping kids, CC answered that kids today haven't changed. They just need structure.

 

[superjohn]

You guys are weird. He didn't seem nervous and the media isn't supposed to ask him hard hitting questions in an introductory press conference. I like this guy...no nonsense, humble and appreciate of his former school and his current school. No rah rah bs. It's all about relationships, the kids, and the work.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Kolumbo]

The host was Adam Giardino, a broadcaster. You can click the link to watch the video again

You guys are brutal. The guy just got here today. He probably doesn't know the exact answer to a lot of questions yet, such as recruiting vs portal and coaches. This was in introduction, not a deep dive into what will happen in 2 months

Coach Candle talked a lot about people and relationships.
30:00 - holistically building young men. having parents turn their prized possessions, their sons, over to you so in 4-5 years they can shake the president's hands and get a meaningful degree
31:15 - building the program is more of an art than a science
35:00 - last 10 years it changings every year, adapt to how you build a roster

We all believe AD David Benedict hit a HR and if everyone believes that and buys in then we will be successful. There are no guarantees of course but this is about as solid of a hire as you can get. HCJC seems extremely sharp and focused and with the right people around him, good times ahead!

 

[huskymedic]

 

[AllHusky]

I am not sure but I don’t think we are eligible unless we are in a conference

Notre Dame was eligible