Post by renoman on Dec 12, 2006 3:39:15 GMT -5
Murray Replaces Mike Kitchen
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that Andy Murray, one of hockey’s most respected coaches with over 25 years of experience at both the National Hockey League and International level, has been named the Head Coach of the St. Louis Blues. Murray becomes the 22nd coach in Blues history. Murray replaces Mike Kitchen, who was relieved of his duties earlier this evening.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, as per team policy.
“Andy comes to us with extensive experience and a very successful coaching pedigree,” said Davidson. “He is one of the most prepared coaches in the NHL and I believe that he is the right person for the job. I look forward to working with him closely as we move ahead and get this franchise back to where it belongs.”
“I would like to thank Mike Kitchen for the job he has done here the past two seasons,” continued Davidson. “He has stood behind our bench admirably and should be commended for that. I wish him nothing but the best of luck.”
Murray is the Los Angeles Kings’ All-Time leader in wins (215) and games coached (480). His Kings’ teams recorded 90 or more points three times and he was the second fastest coach to win 100 games in Kings’ history. He guided Team Canada to a Gold Medal in the 1997 and 2003 World Championships, becoming the only Canadian coach to win the Gold Medal twice. As an assistant coach with Team Canada, he won a Silver Medal in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. He has a record six Gold Medals as a coach for Canada in the Spengler Cup Tournament.
Prior to joining the Kings in 1999, he guided the Canadian National Team to a 77-29-14 record over two years. Murray has been a coach with the Winnipeg Jets (1993-95), Minnesota North Stars (1990-92) and Philadelphia Flyers (1988-90).
Andy and his wife Ruth, have three children, Braden, Jordan and Sarah. Braden was the 5th round pick by the Kings in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
www.stlouisblues.com/news/0607/061211.html
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that Andy Murray, one of hockey’s most respected coaches with over 25 years of experience at both the National Hockey League and International level, has been named the Head Coach of the St. Louis Blues. Murray becomes the 22nd coach in Blues history. Murray replaces Mike Kitchen, who was relieved of his duties earlier this evening.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, as per team policy.
“Andy comes to us with extensive experience and a very successful coaching pedigree,” said Davidson. “He is one of the most prepared coaches in the NHL and I believe that he is the right person for the job. I look forward to working with him closely as we move ahead and get this franchise back to where it belongs.”
“I would like to thank Mike Kitchen for the job he has done here the past two seasons,” continued Davidson. “He has stood behind our bench admirably and should be commended for that. I wish him nothing but the best of luck.”
Murray is the Los Angeles Kings’ All-Time leader in wins (215) and games coached (480). His Kings’ teams recorded 90 or more points three times and he was the second fastest coach to win 100 games in Kings’ history. He guided Team Canada to a Gold Medal in the 1997 and 2003 World Championships, becoming the only Canadian coach to win the Gold Medal twice. As an assistant coach with Team Canada, he won a Silver Medal in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. He has a record six Gold Medals as a coach for Canada in the Spengler Cup Tournament.
Prior to joining the Kings in 1999, he guided the Canadian National Team to a 77-29-14 record over two years. Murray has been a coach with the Winnipeg Jets (1993-95), Minnesota North Stars (1990-92) and Philadelphia Flyers (1988-90).
Andy and his wife Ruth, have three children, Braden, Jordan and Sarah. Braden was the 5th round pick by the Kings in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
www.stlouisblues.com/news/0607/061211.html