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‘A Spartan through and through’: 20 years and 300 wins later, Kalin maintains passion for coaching

By Jennifer Zettel-Vandenhouten, Superior Telegram, 01/21/21, 8:30AM CST

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After notching his 300th career win last week against Wausau West, the Spartan boys hockey coach reflected on his career and how things have changed in two decades of coaching.

When Jason Kalin sat down Wednesday, Jan. 13, to tally up his career wins as head coach of the Superior High School boys hockey team, he was surprised to learn he was on the precipice of a milestone.

In compiling the stats for iFan, Kalin realized he was sitting at win No. 299 ahead of the Spartans’ matchup with Wausau West.

“I knew I was in the 200s, but I had no idea I was that close,” he said.

He decided not to say anything to his players or fellow coaches. Instead, he put his entire focus on the game.

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