Yesterday, the Chicago Blackhawks fired longtime assistant coach Mike Kitchen.
Today, it was longtime AHL coach Ted Dent who got the ax.
Dent has been the head coach of the Rockford IceHogs the past six seasons, and he was an assistant coach for Chicago’s AHL affiliate the previous five seasons.
“The Chicago Blackhawks thank Ted for all of his contributions throughout his tenure with the organization,” GM Stan Bowman said. “He played a major role in helping a number of players reach the NHL level with the Chicago Blackhawks, many of whom became Stanley Cup champions. We wish Ted and his family the best.”
The IceHogs missed the playoffs this season, finishing last in the AHL’s Central Division with a record of 25-39-12.
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