Josh McLay

One of the most influential figures in wrestling history passed on March 29, 2026. J Robinson competed for Oklahoma State and qualified for the 1972 Olympic Greco team before a legendary coaching career. Robinson was an assistant under Gary Kurdelmeier and Dan Gable (1972-84) at the University of Iowa before leading Minnesota to NCAA team titles in 2001, 2002, and 2007. The Golden Gophers were the first team outside Iowa or Oklahoma to win multiple D1 NCAA titles in men’s wrestling.

RIP J. An absolute legend. Forever #SkI-U-Mah.

Dan Gable was hired as Iowa’s head wrestling coach in 1976 and he immediately hired J Robinson as his assistant, as both were on staff under Gary Kurdelmeier the previous four seasons. Together, they built Iowa into a dynasty, winning seven straight titles from 1978 until Robinson’s departure in 1984. Robinson passed on March 29, 2026.

Minnesota wrestling mourns the loss of legendary Gophers head coach J Robinson. Rest in peace, Coach.

There is one person to lead @OhioStateWHKY Happy to announce Nadine Muzerall will be in Columbus for a long time to come w. a new 5 year contract. She hasn’t just coached a team; she’s built a powerhouse on & off the ice. Let’s go win it ALL this weekend🔴⚪️🏆

Congrats to the back-to-back Class AA Girls Hockey State Champion Hill-Murray Pioneers! They held off a furious late rally by Centennial / SLP to win 4-3. It’s the @HMPioneers 4th State title.

About last night 📸🥇 #U18WomensWorlds

A flawless run to gold 🏆 Undefeated, never trailing and crowned champions. #U18WomensWorlds

THE moment Team USA captured gold 🇺🇸 #U18WomensWorlds

ᴜꜱᴀ. ᴄᴀɴᴀᴅᴀ. ꜰᴏʀ ᴀʟʟ ᴛʜᴇ ɢʟᴏʀʏ.🏆 Tune in to NHL Network at 6:30p.m. ET for the gold medal game showdown. Preview: usah.info/ydhphc55 #U18WomensWorlds

Gold Medal game bound 🥳 Recap: usah.info/2p8syhcc #U18WomensWorlds

We are back for the final period of this #U18WomensWorlds semifinal!

Seven Minnesotans get on the score sheet as Team USA's U18s defeat Slovakia 13-0 in the opening game of the World Championships in Nova Scotia. @BSMGirlsHockey Talla Hansen with a pair of goals and an assist. @HFgirlshockey Maddy Kimbrel also scored. Game recap and Story: letsplayhockey.com/talla-hansen-s…

T minus 20 minutes until USA takes on Slovakia on NHL network. LFG!!!

The 25-player roster for the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team is set for this January’s #U18WomensWorlds in Sydney and Membertou, Nova Scotia! Roster details: bit.ly/4qAwYaP

@hastingswrestle docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Current Gopher and former Hastings Wrestler @blakebeissel6 is hosting a clinic here at Hastings High School this Friday and Saturday. Come check it out!

That’s a wrap from Lake Placid! 🇺🇸 The U.S. Under-18 Select Team claims its first #U18Series win since 2017, besting Canada in 2 of 3 games, while the U.S. Collegiate Women’s Select Team takes the #CollegiateSeries, defeating Canada 2 games to 1. Recaps: bit.ly/3UufnTd

2025, mark it down! For the first time in series history, Team USA captures both the #U18Series and the #CollegiateSeries! 🇺🇸

And that's game! For the first time since 2017, the U.S. Under-18 Select Team takes the #U18Series vs. Canada!