Trinity Western University

YEARS ACTIVE: 1974-1984
TWU SPARTANS HALL OF FAME 2025
HIGHLIGHTS:

• Two-time Pacific Northwest Collegiate Hockey Association Champions: 1981-82, 1982-83
• Finished with a record of: 149-49-19

Allan Kotanen 
One of the longest-serving employees to ever work at Trinity Western University, Allan Kotanen enters the Spartans Hall of Fame as a coach and a builder, having led the men's hockey team for 10 years. 
 
Kotanen was the Spartans men's hockey coach from 1974-75 to 1983-84, compiling a record of 149-49-19 and leading the team to a Pacific Northwest Collegiate Hockey Association championship in 1981-82 and 1982-83. 
 
The long-time bench boss helped build a men's hockey program that has continued to thrive in various iterations until ultimately joining the highest ranks of university hockey when the Spartans joined U SPORTS in 2020. 
 
Since his time as head coach, Kotanen has remained at TWU in various roles and recently celebrated his 50th year as an employee at the university. 
 
A pioneer in the establishment of men's hockey at TWU, we now welcome Kotanan into the Trinity Western University Spartans Hall of Fame.