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PrintHoward, a longtime volunteer with the program, is credited with developing UW into "Goaltender U." through his work with a series of accomplished backstops that includes Julian Baretta, Marc Behrend, Dean Anderson, Mike Richter, Curtis Joseph, Duane Derksen, Jim Carey, Kirk Daubenspeck, Graham Melanson and Brian Elliott.
Howard first became associated with the program in 1972, joining the staff of Bob Johnson.
"I wish to thank all the wonderful support staff, the three head coaches that I worked for (the late Bob Johnson, Jeff Sauer and Mike Eaves), the past and present administration, all the media personnel, the players and specifically all of the great goalies that I had the opportunity to work with and coach over the past four decades," Howard said in a statement released by the university.
"Although this was a long thought out and difficult decision for me and my family to make, their support, thoughts, insight and understanding made this decision much easier to make. I am fortunate at this time to have many other opportunities as a goalie consultant and coach.
"I still have a great passion for teaching and coaching players and goalies at all age levels. I therefore am not retiring from coaching but simply moving in a different direction. It's been a lot of fun, a great run, and has been very rewarding."
Howard was a member of the coaching staff during championship runs in 1973, 1977 and 1981 under Johnson, in 1983 and 1990 under Sauer, and in 2006 under Eaves.
"Bill Howard has been an invaluable part of the Wisconsin family and tradition for 36 years," Eaves said in a statement. "One constant in life is change and coach Howard feels that the time is right for this change in his life. We wish him nothing but the best health and success in the future."
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