Scott Spencer and Candice Moxley Named Assistant Coaches

Both join head coach Nate Handrahan after serving at Robert Morris

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State women’s hockey coach Nate Handrahan has announced the addition of Scott Spencer and Candice Moxley to his staff.
 
“I am very excited to have both Scott and Candice here at Ohio State,” Handrahan said. “Each of them bring different strengths that will aid in the continued development of this program. They are very smart hockey minds and know what it takes to win. Scott has been a determined recruiter in the past and Candice has been great with player management. I expect them to do very well here.”
 

Spencer comes to Ohio State after serving five years at Robert Morris. In his final season with the Colonials, he acted as associate head coach of the program and specialized in recruiting and goaltending. Prior to his time at Robert Morris, Spencer was an assistant at Bemidji State University from 2003-06 where he took on the role of assistant coach with the men’s program and oversaw the strength and conditioning of the women’s program. While with the Beavers, he helped guide the men’s program to two regular season conference titles, two conference tournament crowns and two appearances in the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament.

 

“I'm extremely excited for the opportunity that Nate and The Ohio State University have given me to be a part of this great program and institution," Spencer said. “I'm looking forward to helping this program move forward and become a national contender."
 

In 2005-06, Spencer played a role in forming the Junior A squad North Iowa Outlaws of the North American Hockey League and held many responsibilities during his season with the Outlaws. He served as an assistant coach and worked with the defensemen and goaltenders, while also taking charge in recruiting, overseeing the strength and conditioning and acting as an academic advisor.

 

Prior to becoming a coach, Spencer played collegiately with the Minot State Beavers for four years. While playing for the Beavers, the team earned a spot in the national tournament three times, were ranked in the top-10 three times and finished third in the ACHA in 2001-02. Among his many accolades, he earned the player’s player award in 2000-01, was named captain for the 2001-02 season and received honorable mention honors at the conclusion of the 2002 ACHA tournament.

 

Moxley joins the Buckeye staff after two seasons as an assistant coach at Robert Morris where she was responsible for game strategy planning, video review, practice planning and opponent scouting.

 

“I am very excited to have been given the opportunity to be a Buckeye,” Moxley said. “Ohio State has a rich environment that can provide a lot of opportunities for the players and I am happy to be a part of this and to help move the program in a positive direction.”

Prior to her stint at Robert Morris, Moxley was the head on-ice Instructor for Canadian Hockey Enterprises from 2002-2008. There, she was in charge of implementing on-ice practice plans for a variety of ages and skill levels. Moxley also worked at the Stephanie Boyd’s Female Hockey School where she developed practices targeted towards specific skills. From 2006-07, she served as an on-ice trainer and coach for Goulding Park Midget Boys AA Hockey where she was responsible for implementing pre-season conditioning and individual skills practices.

 

From 2005-07, Moxley acted as the assistant for the Markham District High School’s women’s varsity team. Before that, she worked at the New Ice Age Hockey School in Stouffville, Ontario, as an instructor where she worked with athletes one-on-one and developed skill sessions.

 

During her time in the National Women’s Hockey League, Moxley led her team in scoring in 2008, was top 10 in the league in scoring in 2007 and was assistant captain from 2005-08. She also earned a silver medal at the ESSO Nationals and at the 2007 Provincial Championships.

 

Moxley played collegiately at Niagara University and led the Purple Eagles to an NCAA Frozen Four appearance in 2002, while also being named the Niagara Women’s Hockey Co-Rookie of the year that season. She garnered many accolades during her time at Niagara, including 2004-05 team captain, 2002-2005 CHA All-Academic Team honoree, Taps Gallagher Award for Sportsmanship recipient and 2004-05 All-CHA Second Team honoree.