Pittsburgh, PA. - The Chatham University Women's Hockey program announced new additions to its coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. 

Joining the staff as a volunteer assistant goalie coach is Ella Kozel. Kozel joins the Cougars following an impressive 4 year playing career as a goaltender at Penn State. In addition to her playing career, the Pittsburgh native worked as an Off-Ice Official for the Penn State NCAA Men's Hockey team and as a student operations manager for their NCAA Men's Lacrosse team. Kozel's time at Penn State also facilitated the capacity to intern with European hockey coaches who traveled across the United States to promote hockey skills and goaltending training. After graduating with an RPTM degree with minors in business, sports, and event planning and management, Kozel operated and coached numerous programs in the Pittsburgh area. She has been coaching the Goalie Academy, Pens Elite, and Private lessons. Currently, Kozel is pursuing a master's in Sports Management with a focus in Business and Law from Georgetown University. 

Declan Costello will also be joining the Cougars staff for the upcoming season, serving as a volunteer assistant video coach. Costello was a member of the Bowling Green State University ACHA D2 Men's Hockey team. Aside from his time as a player, Costello spent 3 years working in hockey operations and video for the NCAA D1 Men's Hockey at his alma mater. He also made coaching stops as a coach in USA Hockey girls development camps and as a development coach for a youth hockey program in his home state of Ohio. 

Both are looking to make strong contributions as the Women's Hockey team returns to action later this month.