| Brian Cavanaugh | |
| Coach Years1: | 1980–1982 |
| Coach Team1: | Canisius |
| Coach Years2: | 1983–2004 |
| Coach Team2: | Canisius |
| Admin Years1: | 2005–2006 |
| Admin Team1: | D'Youville (assistant AD) |
| Admin Years2: | 2006–2019 |
| Admin Team2: | D'Youville |
| Overall Record: | 342-306-56 |
Brian Cavanaugh is a former ice hockey coach who led Canisius for 23 years before being fired during the 2004-05 season.[1] Though he had established himself over a long tenure with the Golden Griffins, leading them to becoming a Division I program, Cavanaugh was fired by the athletic director in December 2004 due to a slew of complaints from the team. He has since retired as the athletic director at D'Youville College.[2]
† Cavanaugh was fired mid-season[3]