Mason Graddock (South Bend, Ind.) will serve as intern assistant coach for the U.S. National Under-17 Team, part of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program based at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan, during the 2016-17 season, it was announced today. 

Graddock, who spent the 2015-16 season as an intern assistant coach at the University of Notre Dame, was involved in team preparations and game plans, scouting and assisting with on-ice practices and in-game adjustments of both Notre Dame and its opponents, including matchups and strategy.

Previously, Graddock spent four seasons as an assistant men's ice hockey coach at Middlebury (Vermont) College. With the Panthers, Graddock was responsible for player development, recruiting and special teams systems.

Graddock played four seasons of ice hockey at Middlebury (2005-09), helping the team to the NCAA Division III national championship his freshman year.