Bobby Butler enters his third season as a volunteer assistant coach of the Holy Cross men's ice hockey team in 2023-24.
Butler brings a wealth of high-level experience to the Crusaders having played in both the NHL and AHL. Butler has seen time with the Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, and Florida Panthers organizations. A three-time AHL All-Star, Butler most recently played with the Worcester Railers during the 2021-22 season. He was also a part of the 2018 U.S. Olympic roster.
Butler attended and played for the University of New Hampshire from 2006-2010 where he was named a First Team All-American, Hockey East Player of the Year, and Walter Brown Award winner in 2010. In his career as a Wildcat he posted 61 goals and 60 assists for 121 points.
Butler earned his degree in health management and policy from UNH in 2010.