Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Brian Kilrea To Retire in Ottawa

"As expected, 67's coach/GM Brian Kilrea is relinquishing his duties as bench boss following this season. Kilrea will stay with the team as general manager, focusing primarily on scouting.

Assistant coach Chris Byrne will be elevated to head coach.

"I am going to miss it, no doubt," said Kilrea, who in 31 years with the 67's has established himself as the winningest coach in Canadian junior hockey history. "But it's time." Read More in the Ottawa Sun