 With Michigan Tech, Muckalt coached Tanner Kero, the 2014-15 WCHA Player of the Year, who signed with the Chicago Blackhawks.Others from MTU to sign pro contracts were Blake Peitila, with the New Jersey Devils; and former Storm goaltender Phoenix Copley, with the Washington Capitals.In July 2015, Muckalt was named Head Coach of the USHL's Tri-City Storm.