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Post by Score on Oct 22, 2006 13:16:26 GMT -3
Off to their worst start in 15 years, the Philadelphia Flyers cleaned house on Sunday, firing head coach Ken Hitchcock and letting general manager Bob Clarke resign.
Hitchcock told TSN he learned of his fate early Sunday morning. Assistant coach John Stevens has been promoted to Hitchcock's post, while Paul Holmgren will take over Clarke's managing duties.
The Flyers have just one win in their first seven games this season. They lost to the Florida Panthers on Friday night for their fifth straight loss. The Flyers had not lost five in a row since 2002.
"It's difficult to let a coach of his calibre go," Snider said. "It was not done frivolously." "Bob Clarke has been the heart and soul of the Flyers for nearly 40 years," Snider said n a statement. "Bob was the driving force behind our Stanley Cups as a player, and as president and general manager, he built the Flyers into one of the premier franchises in hockey. I will always think of Bob as the Ultimate Flyer and there is always a position within our organization for Bob Clarke."
Clarke insisted his decision was personal and had nothing to do with the players, the coach or the losing. In fact, he informed Snider after the third game of the season about his feelings.
"I recognized myself that I hadn't been very good," Clarke said. "It wasn't because of our record, I can guarantee you that.
"The zest or the job - I lost it."
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Post by lataliberte6 on Nov 19, 2006 22:01:35 GMT -3
go flyers go!
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