Kochan was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and raised in Madison, Wisconsin.\n', '

Kochan grew up in Wisconsin where he also played roller hockey. He was the principal goaltender of the gold medal U.S. roller hockey teams at the 1996, 1997 and 1998 World Championships. He was also goalie of the gold medal team at the 1999 Pan American Games.\n', '

Kochan announced his retirement on May 17, 2007 after playing the 06–07 season with the Houston Aeros.\n', 'On October 3, 2013 it was announced that he will join the Michigan Tech Men\'s Hockey program as a volunteer assistant goaltending coach.\n', '

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