Coach Markell is a native of Cornwall, Ontario where he began playing in the OHL with the Cornwall Royals. He went on to play college hockey for Bowling Green and started his professional career with the Winnipeg Jets. Coach Markell began his coaching career in Europe with the ESC Wolfsberg. He has been Head Coach of the Buckeyes since 1995 and has had great success turning the program into a well-respected force.

Coach Markell at a glance:

• 13 years Head Coach at Ohio State
• 2004 CCHA Mason Cup Champion
• 1998 CCHA Coach of the Year
• 5 NCAA Tournament berths
• Inducted into the Bowling Green Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000
• CCHA First Team All Star 1977, 78, 79
• Winnipeg Jets, Rookie-of-the-Year - 1980

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