Press Release
The Bonnyville Pontiacs are pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Swan to Head Coach and General Manager.
Swan spent the 2012-13 season as the Pontiacs Associate Coach and
Assistant General Manager after joining the club from the Knights of
Columbus Midget AAA club in Edmonton where he had been the Head Coach
since 2008-09. In 2009, Swan won the Glen Sather Trophy as the AMHL
Coach of the Year.
"I learned a lot in the past year working with Chad Mercier, who I
consider one of the best coaches in the country," said Swan. "As Head
Coach I hope to continue the tradition of producing one of the hardest
working teams in the Alberta Junior Hockey League."
"Rick has demonstrated to the organization an ability to connect with
players, fans, staff and the community," explained Pontiacs President
Don Sydora. "We have high expectations as an organization and we believe
Rick has the ability to deliver on those expectations."
The Pontiacs and Swan have agreed to a three year contract extension.
An announcement regarding an Assistant Coach is will be made within the
next fortnight.
(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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