PHILADELPHIA, Pa- Just two days following his end of the season exit press conference, Flyers general manager Ron Hextall announced the release of head coach Craig Berube.
Named head coach on October 7, 2013, Berube was the 18th coach of the organization, taking place of Peter Laviolette, who was fired after 0-3 start in 2013.
Prior to becoming the Flyers’ bench leader, Berube spent six years as assistant coach and played for the organization for seven seasons.
With the Flyers missing the playoffs for two times in the past three seasons, Hextall felt he made the right decision.
“I wanted to make the right decision. I put all the facts together, but in the end, you go with your gut,” said Hextall. “You’re looking for the coach who fits your team. In the end, we’re looking for the guy to take this group to another level. Craig Berube is a good friend of mine; he’s a terrific man. But professionally I have an obligation to do what I think is best.”
When will a new coach be announced? “I would like to have a guy in place by the draft. That’s the goal. But we’re going to do our due diligence,” the general manager continued. “We’re looking for the right guy. Whether he has connections [to the Flyers] doesn’t matter. We’re looking for the best coach.”
According to the Flyers organization, the team is looking for a replacement immediately.
Stay tuned…
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