ST PAUL, Minn. — Difficult as it was for Brianna Decker to accept her hockey-playing career being cut short at 30 by a devastating left leg injury at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, the United States national team forward was comforted in knowing she already had a Plan B in coaching.

Following six years as an assistant in the developmental ranks with USA Hockey and at Minnesota’s Shattuck-St. Mary’s prep school, Decker is going pro. The member of the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame induction class is joining head coach Ken Klee’s staff with the two-time defending PWHL champion Minnesota Frost, the team announced Monday.

“My passion for hockey has not changed since I retired,” Decker told The Associated Press last week.

“I’m very OK with not playing anymore. I’ve come to terms. I’ve enjoyed

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