Sources have confirmed to RTS that Saginaw Valley State Head Coach Christie Ambrosi has taken a leave of absence from the program. Ambrosi is in her second season after joining the program in December 2020. When reached for comment, Saginaw Valley State representatives had none on the matter. Sources also verified assistant coach Jamey Lobdell has been tasked with running the day-to-day operations of the program moving forward. The Cardinals are currently 26-12 overall and 12-4 in GLIAC play.