The University of Denver Pioneers fired 19-year men's hockey coach George Gwozdecky today.
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Gwozdecky, who's now 59 years old, had one more season left in the 12-year contract he signed and was reportedly talking with the school about an extension, which obviously failed to conclude.
The School, who made it sound as though Gwozdecky was "leaving" and not fired, released an official announcement today and stated that Gwozdecky will speak tomorrow at 11:00am about leaving the school. The following are highlighted from the school's release:
Gwozdecky, who's now 59 years old, had one more season left in the 12-year contract he signed and was reportedly talking with the school about an extension, which obviously failed to conclude.The School, who made it sound as though Gwozdecky was "leaving" and not fired, released an official announcement today and stated that Gwozdecky will speak tomorrow at 11:00am about leaving the school. The following are highlighted from the school's release:
“We certainly wish George the best in his future endeavors and we are thankful for his 19 years at the helm of our hockey program,” said Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation Peg Bradley-Doppes. “He certainly had his fair share of success, returning the program to the pinnacle of the collegiate hockey world during our great run in the middle of the previous decade. In addition, he has always run our program with class and professionalism, which has certainly made our fans proud to be Pioneer supporters."
“We must now turn our attention toward a new direction for our hockey program with another innovative coach taking the lead for our inaugural season in the newly formed National Collegiate Hockey Conference.”Read more »