Rhoades spent the last six seasons as the head coach of VCU, taking the Rams to three NCAA Tournaments and winning the Atlantic 10 tournament this season.
After more than three decades at the helm of Penn State field hockey, Char Morett-Curtiss departs the program that she defined.
Fisher will head to Philadelphia to become Temple's 19th head coach in program history.
Rhodes’ hiring became official Wednesday afternoon following a meeting of the Board of Trustees Subcommittee on Compensation.
The Nailers are a minor-league affiliate of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.
Rhoades compiled a 129-61 record throughout six seasons at VCU, including three NCAA Tournament appearances.