Career
After graduating Paluch played two seasons with Peoria before retiring. Paluch returned to Bowling Green as a volunteer assistant coach in 1990-1991, remaining there until 1994 when he followed his former coach, Jerry York, to Boston College. Paluch remained in Boston for eight years before returning to his alma mater as head coach, replacing Buddy Powers in 2002-2003.
Paluch was tasked with repairing the fading program and while the Falcons produced some respectable years, Paluch was unable to get Bowling Green a winning season.
Shortly after the 2008 economic crash, it was revealed that eliminating the University"s varsity program as a way to save money. In the midst of the program"s uncertainty Paluch accepted an offer to join United States of America Hockey, leaving assistant coach Dennis Williams to serve as interim coach for the 2009-2010 season.
Paluch has continued with United States of America Hockey since 2009 and is currently the Regional Manager, American Development Model.
