FT COLLINS, COLO – It was announced today in a press conference held in Ft. Collins, Co., Kevin McClelland, former NHL winger and winner of four Stanley Cups, was named as the Colorado Eagles new Head Coach. McClelland previously coached the CHL’s Mississippi RiverKings. Over the course of the last three regular seasons Coach McClelland’s RiverKings accumulated a record of 100-77-15 and he received the CHL Coach of the Year award in 2006-2007.
Chris Stewart, the Eagles coach since their inception, will focus his talents and passion for hockey on the administrative side. He already holds the
title of General Manager and team President and after relinquishing his coaching duties he is looking forward to concentrating on the multitude of responsibilities in the front office. “I have always been drawn to the administrative side of hockey and with Kevin becoming available, the timing was right to make this change,” said Stewart. He also confirmed that his health was not a factor in this decision and commented that, “It would have been much tougher had that been the case and I was forced upstairs.” Rumors have had both Stewart and McClelland on the shorts lists for AHL coaching jobs but it appears they are both committed to the CHL and in this case, The Colorado Eagles. Contact the author at terry.sanford@prohockeynews.com
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