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Willie Desjardins, the new head coach for the Vancouver Canucks

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 23 Jun, 2014 12:44 PM

    Willie Desjardins has been hired as the new head coach of Vancouver Canucks.

    Desjardins has spent two years with Texas, and bagged the Coach of the Year award for 2012-13.

    "Willie Desjardins has won at every level and we believe he'll be an excellent fit as we strive to return to the playoffs and build with youth for long-term success," said Jim Benning, Canucks general manager.

    "Willie is a great teacher, motivator and communicator; his teams have competed with a style of play we believe will help us compete in our division and in the playoffs."

    The 57-year-old will take position as the 18th head coach succeeding John Tortorella.

     

     

     

     

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