The University of Wisconsin officially announced Tony Granato as its fifth head men's hockey coach, as well as the hiring of associate head coaches Don Granato and Mark Osiecki, on Wednesday.

The new coaching staff creating a flood of reaction from a variety of people. Here's a sampling of what they're saying about the hiring of Wisconsin's new men's hockey staff.

We are thrilled to announce these #Badgers are returning to lead the @BadgerMHockey program. pic.twitter.com/d2sPivUiYL

— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) March 30, 2016

Tony Granato is coming home.

...and he's bringing company. #OnWisconsin https://t.co/LgBvjTDiQJ

— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) March 30, 2016

Congrats to my brother-in-laws Tony and Don Granato on their hiring to coach @BadgerMHockey ..that program is in incredible hands

— Ray Ferraro (@rayferrarotsn) March 30, 2016

Badger fans can't help but be excited for this https://t.co/maiskakyaX

— Stefanie Gordon (@Stefmara) March 30, 2016

I'm excited for Tony hire, but even more fired up that Donny and Oz would come on as assistants

— Brad Winchester (@bradwinchester) March 30, 2016

Barry Alvarez has pulled off an epic hat trick hiring: Tony Granato, Mark Osiecki and Don Granato. The Badgers are back on the power play

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 30, 2016

This is a REALLY cool site. You should check it out. #Badgershttps://t.co/8Pq41uCpbz pic.twitter.com/LMbKtY9aDK

— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) March 30, 2016

Congrats to my ex coach Tony Granato on the Wisconsin job. Great coach and tremendous human being!!

— Matthew Barnaby (@MattBarnaby3636) March 30, 2016

Tony Granato and I battled for 3 yrs in college and I can tell you he competes like no one else and flat out will do anything to win. #wisc

— Pat Micheletti (@patmick2626) March 27, 2016

Welcome back @Osiecki24 and thrilled to see Don joining also....tremendous group that will make an impact in @NCAAIceHockey #deanofdefense

— Dave Starman (@DStarmanHockey) March 27, 2016

Don Granato's passion for college hockey was palpable at our event in MI last week. Congrats to him, brother Tony & @Osiecki24!

— College Hockey Inc. (@collegehockey) March 30, 2016

What an incredible man for the job. Excited to see what Tony brings to the future of @BadgerMHockey! #ClassAct https://t.co/pO5pGAdAwI

— Meghan Duggan (@mduggan10) March 30, 2016

VIDEO: "Amazing is really the best way to say it." #Badgers players react to the new coaching staff: https://t.co/IzAx6ygquY

— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) March 30, 2016

Don Granato did great work with USA Hockey. Tony brings the big name and Osiecki is dynamite. Great group at UW. https://t.co/kdragBaJC5

— Joe Yerdon (@JoeYerdon) March 30, 2016

Time to fill the Kohl back up for hockey. https://t.co/UX3QSPGBQ4

— Trevor E (@wiscoboy7) March 30, 2016

Jumping for joy at this. #OnWisconsin #Badgers https://t.co/yXTSOfDYDy

— Cory Stinebrink (@CoryStinebrink) March 30, 2016

Grand slam hire for Badger hockey! Signing three capable-head coaches to the staff. Future is in good hands! https://t.co/qbDEmJdaB0

— Aaron Foley (@afoley19) March 30, 2016

Your new head coach of Wisconsin Men's Hockey, Tony Granato! #OnWisconsin https://t.co/BiMo35VRlY

— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) March 30, 2016

Can't wait for the season! https://t.co/GfkZZWEH96

— Caroline Radaj (@carolineradaj) March 30, 2016

Even though I live in Georgia, I can't wait for next season. #DROPTHEPUCK https://t.co/v2Y13gecWq

— Glen W. Haag (@sgm_glen) March 30, 2016

Watch out for @BadgerMHockey! Big things are happening

— Michael Lundeen (@mlundeen20) March 30, 2016

Tony Granato: "I wanted to come home. People asked 'Why would you want to leave the NHL?' I'm coming back to Madison." #OnWisconsin

— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) March 30, 2016

Thank you @BadgerMHockey for the amazing experience of meeting the new coaches & welcoming the new era #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/fGiScXTrYb

— Rachel (@fake_hockeyfan) March 30, 2016

I am soooo stoked about the new era of @BadgerMHockey! Can't wait for the first game.

— Sarah P (@SarahPieczy1) March 30, 2016

A great day for hockey, indeed! #Badgers pic.twitter.com/dqflKJF7ge

— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) March 30, 2016