Chad just completed his 9th season as Head Coach at the University of Arizona with an overall record of 159-118-17. During that time his teams have won the programs first ever WCHL Conference Championships (Back-to-back) and 6 consecutive Cactus Cups (season series vs ASU). Additionally, they have won 5 ACHA Community Service Awards and have consistently been a top nationally ranked team.

           SEASON         RECORD       NATIONAL RANKING

• 2023/24        15-13-1            13th
• 2022/23        16-9-4               11th
• 2021/22         11-12-6           16th
• 2019/20         23-6-1              8th
• 2018/19         31-7-0              9th
• 2017/18         24-13-2           16th
• 2016/17         18-16-0           19th
• 2015/16         10-17-3          15th
• 2014/15         11-25-0          25th 

Under his tutelage the Wildcats have been recognized for their community engagement several times, winning 5 nationally recognized ACHA Community Service awards.

Prior to Arizona, Chad was the assistant coach at Robert Morris University-IL. While at RMU-IL, they had an overall record of 113-36-4. During his final season at RMU-IL they won the CSCHL League Championship, CSCHL League Playoffs, and finished as the runner up in the 2014 ACHA National Tournament - all of which was done for the first time in the program's history.

Before coaching Chad played in the (NAHL) North American Hockey League with the Springfield Spirit and Lansing Capital Center Pride. After his Jr. career he went on to play NCAA Division III hockey for Jeff Meredith, at SUNY Fredonia State.

Chad resides in Tucson with his fiancé, Sarah. They have a 12-year-old son named Grady and a 8-year-old daughter named Gracie.

ACHA Accomplishments:

• 2023/24 - ACHA Men's Division 1 Community Service Award.
• 2023/24 - Cactus Cup
• 2022/23 - Cactus Cup
• 2022/23 - Team USA World Cup Committee Selection Member.
• 2021/22 – Cactus Cup
• 2019/20 - ACHA Coach of the Year Finalist
• 2019/20 – WCHL Conference Championship
• 2019/20 – Cactus Cup
• 2019/20 – WCHL Coach of the Year
• 2018/19 – WCHL Conference Championship
• 2018/19 – Cactus Cup
• 2018/19 – ACHA Coach of the Year Finalist
• 2018/19 – WCHL Coach of the Year
• 2018/19 – ACHA Overall Community Service Award
• 2018/19 – ACHA Men’s Division 1 Community Service Award
• 2017/18 – Cactus Cup
• 2016/17 – ACHA Overall Community Service Award
• 2016/17 – ACHA Men’s Division 1 Community Service Award
• 2015/16 – ACHA National Tournament Runner Up (RMU-IL)

Email: chadberman@Arizona.edu

(520) 975-2196

Tanner Harris, born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, recently graduated with an accounting degree from the University’s own Eller College of Management.

For the past three years Tanner has passionately pursued a career in hockey - gaining a wide variety of experience amongst the Tucson hockey community - including serving as the student coordinator for the UA Hockey program with a focus on operations and community relations. During the 2018-19 season, Tanner played a major role in contributing towards the Arizona Wildcat Hockey program’s community service efforts in a season which we were national recognized for two ACHA Community Service Awards (ACHA Men’s Division 1 Community Service Award & the ACHA Overall Community Service Award). This was the second time in the past three seasons the UA Hockey program has been nationally recognized by the ACHA for our community service commitment and dedication!

In addition to working for the UA Hockey program, Tanner spent the last two years serving as an intern with the Tucson Roadrunners working in media relations. He also spent time covering the Roadrunners for the Daily Wildcat (UA Newspaper) during their inaugural season.

Tanner brings valuable experience and familiarity with the University of Arizona hockey program. He will be a tremendous asset as the program continues to be one of the fastest rising hockey programs in the ACHA!

Anthony Ciurro will be joining coach Berman behind the bench along with Wildcat Alum, Shane Fausel, as a member of the coaching staff. His role will be to help work with the defensemen along with the goaltenders in tandem with coach Fausel. 

During his four years as a goaltender with the Wildcats, Ciurro posted 71 wins, a 2.55 goal against average, and a .916 save percentage. Those contributions helped to bring further accolades, including: Two (2) WCHL Championships, four (4) Cactus Cups, 2017/18 All-Tournament Team Honorable Mention, 2017/18 ACHA All-Rookie Team, 2017/18 and 2018/19 WCHL 1st Team All-Conference, and finally, being named the 2018/19 WCHL MVP.

Justin Plumhoff will be joining coach Berman behind the bench along with Wildcat Alum, Anthony Ciurro, as a member of the coaching staff. During his time with the Wildcats both Plumhoff and Ciurro were major contributors to the Wildcat's first ever WCHL Conference Championship in 2019. Plumhoff was an elite penalty killer and played a very strong 200-foot game that unfortunately ended early due to injuries.

Plumhoff, who comes from Ashburn, VA and originally came to the Wildcat's as a transfer from Fitchburg State (NCAA DIII). He played his junior hockey in the EHL with the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers.