UMass Lowell Athletics

Pagliero enters his second season as Assistant Coach with the River Hawks. His hire was announced by Norm Bazin on August 28, 2018. 

His main responsibilities will include serving as the recruiting coordinator and coaching the River Hawk goaltenders. 

Pagliero comes to UMass Lowell following a three-year stint (2015-2018) with Colgate University under longtime Head Coach Don Vaughan. Colgate's 2.20 team GAA ranked 11th in the nation in 2017-18 and the Raiders' penatly kill was ninth best with an 84.6% efficiency.

Prior to Colgate, he also served as an assistant coach at Div. III Utica College (2011-2013) and Holy Cross (2013-2015). 
 

Pagliero is a 2010 graduate of Niagara University with a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. He was a four-year goaltender (2005-2009) with the Purple Eagles and was the 2009 College Hockey America (CHA) Player of the Year. he was a two-time CHA First-Team selection during his time with the Purple Eagles. He also helped guide Niagara to a CHA Tournament Championship and an NCAA Tournament berth in 2008. 

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