Darth Xed
06-25-2002, 05:01 PM
I wonder if he will change their style somewhat to highlight people like Bondra & Jagr...
Bruce Cassidy, the 2001-02 American Hockey League Coach of the Year, was named the 12th head coach in Washington Capitals history today, announced Capitals’ vice president and general manager George McPhee. The 37-year-old Cassidy was recently named the AHL’s top coach after leading the Grand Rapids Griffins to a division championship and a 42-27-11-0 record in the team’s first season in the league. The Griffins, who were affiliated with the Ottawa Senators last year, will join the Detroit Red Wings organization next season.
Bruce Cassidy, the 2001-02 American Hockey League Coach of the Year, was named the 12th head coach in Washington Capitals history today, announced Capitals’ vice president and general manager George McPhee. The 37-year-old Cassidy was recently named the AHL’s top coach after leading the Grand Rapids Griffins to a division championship and a 42-27-11-0 record in the team’s first season in the league. The Griffins, who were affiliated with the Ottawa Senators last year, will join the Detroit Red Wings organization next season.