PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Head women's ice hockey coach Mollie Fitzpatrick has resigned, Plymouth State University Director of Athletics Kim Bownes announced on Tuesday.
 
Fitzpatrick led the Panthers to a 3-19-1 mark in her first season as a head coach, earning her first victory in a 3-2 win over Curry College on November 5. Fitzpatrick intends to leave the sport to pursue new career opportunities.
 
"We wish Coach Fitzpatrick all the best moving forward," said Bownes. "We are committed to the women's ice hockey program and will begin a search right away."
 
Fitzpatrick was introduced as the program's sixth head coach last April after successful stints as an assistant at Boston University, Norwich University, Endicott College, and the University of New England.
 
"I'd like to thank Mollie for leading our women's ice hockey program," added Associate Director of Athletics Courtney O'Clair. "She was a great role model for our student-athletes this year. We wish her the best in her next endeavor."
 
A national search for her replacement will begin immediately.