Since the firing of former Denver hockey coach, George Gwozdecky, the Pioneers have been faced with issues other than finding a new coach for the team.
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With the early departures of Scott Mayfield and Juho Olkinuora, the de-commitment from Gage Ausmus and the backlash from former players and fans about the reasoning for Gwozdecky's firing, one must ponder what's going to happen next.
Mayfield, a promising 6-4 defenseman, left the team with two years of NCAA eligibility left to pursue a professional career with the Edmonton Oilers. Olkinuora, a very talented goaltender from Finland, left the team with two years of eligibility as well, signing with the Winnipeg Jets.
Will others follow in the steps of Mayfield and Olkinoura?
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