Pat McDonald: Lincoln High School’s Head Boy’s Hockey Coach Retiring

David Keech

March 21, 2025

Pat McDonald: Lincoln High School’s Head Boy’s Hockey Coach Retiring

Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln’s Head Boys Hockey Coach retiring after 28 years as head coach of the Red Raiders.

Coach McDonald started his coaching career at Eau Claire

North in 1991 as an assistant coach. In 1993 Pat became head coach at River Falls

where he remained until taking over the Red Raiders program in 1997.

During his time at Lincoln, Coach McDonald accumulated a 431-231-18 record, bringing

his total wins to 458. While coaching the Red Raiders, Coach McDonald won six

onference championships and had eight state appearances.

Pat was the Wisconsin

Hockey Coaches Association, “Coach of the Year” in 2003. Coach McDonald was also

the WHCA President from 2003-2005, WHCA Board Member from 2003-20023, State

Hockey Banquet Coordinator from 2005-2022, and was on the WIAA Advisory

Committee from 2003-2017. Along with coaching hockey at Lincoln, Coach McDonald

coached boys’ golf for 12 years and had one conference championship and one team

state appearance. Pat also had stints as an assistant baseball and assistant girls’ golf

coach.

“Pat McDonald is a true legend in Wisconsin high school hockey and has made a

lasting impact on Red Raider Athletics as a baseball and golf coach as well,” said

Ronald Rasmussen, WRPS Superintendent. “For nearly 30 years, Pat has dedicated his

energy to building a successful hockey program — but even more importantly, he has

shaped the lives of countless

student-athletes, helping them flourish both

on and off the ice/field/course through his

guidance and mentorship. We wish Pat all

the best on his retirement.”

The Lincoln High School Athletic Department

thanks Coach McDonald for all his countless

hours and his dedication to hockey in the

Wisconsin Rapids community. Coach

McDonald has left a positive and strong

foundation for hockey in our school and

community and his impact will be long felt.

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