University of Vermont fires head hockey coach over 'inappropriate' text messages to student

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The University of Vermont fired men's hockey coach Todd Woodcroft after an investigation following what the school called "inappropriate" text messages with a student.

The investigation began after a complaint against Woodcroft back in March. Woodcroft was relieved of his duties on Tuesday.

The school did not provide details about the texts, but did say there were no other allegations or indications of anything inappropriate beyond the texts.

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Todd Woodcroft was fired on Tuesday.  (Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

The complaint was referred to the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, and while he was not placed on leave, Woodcroft was told not to have any contact with students involved in the investigation. He also worked from home throughout the investigation.

"The University of Vermont Athletic Department has high expectations for the conduct of our coaches and all involved with our department. After reviewing the findings of an investigation conducted by UVM's Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity that was completed this week, it is clear that Coach Woodcroft failed to meet those expectations," athletic director Jeff Schulman said in a statement.

Schulman added that the conduct was "inappropriate text messages with a UVM student on multiple occasions that failed to maintain professional boundaries."

Woodcroft was fired over "inappropriate" text messages to a student.  (Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

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