Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, June 13, 2016
Legendary Michigan State hockey coach Ron Mason passed away Monday at the age of 76.
Mason was the second-winningest coach in college hockey history, recording 924 career wins and a 635-270-69 mark in 23 seasons at MSU.
He led MSU to 17 CCHA regular-season and playoff titles and guided 23 teams to the NCAA Tournament.
Mason also served as MSU's Athletic Director from 2002-07.
Following the news of Mason's death, many former Michigan State athletes took to Twitter to share their condolences.
Saddened to hear about the passing of legendary coach Ron Mason. He exemplified what it meant to be a Spartan! #RIP #Spartan4life
— Justin Abdelkader (@justinabss) June 13, 2016
Really saddened to hear about the passing of Coach Mason last night. A true legend and a fantastic coach who taught me so much at MSU. RIP
— John-Michael Liles (@hoosierjm26) June 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/ToreyKrug/status/742393971935154178
Sad week for sports fans with the passing of The Champ, Mr Hockey and Coach Mason #RIP #GoneNotForgotten?
— Anson Carter (@AnsonCarterLA) June 13, 2016
Sad to hear Coach Mason has passed. He did so much for @MSU_Hockey and he taught his players well. Thanks for everything Coach.
— Ryan Miller (@RyanMiller3039) June 13, 2016
Saddened to hear of the passing of Ron Mason. Will always be Coach to me! Enjoyed my years with him at MSU. @MSU_Hockey #spartans RIP Coach
— Mike Weaver (@mikeweaver_43) June 13, 2016
My condolences to @MSU_Hockey and the Mason family. Thanks for making MSU what it is today. pic.twitter.com/U4nTE6doBg
— Jim Slater (@slaterjim) June 13, 2016
Legend. https://t.co/v7A4npLgXh
— Drew Neitzel (@drewneitzel) June 13, 2016
