WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

Preston Relieved of Duties

Published on March 26, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release


Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes announced today the club has relieved General Manager and Head Coach Rich Preston of his duties effective immediately.

Last July, the Hurricanes Board of Directors unanimously agreed to exercise the 2013-2014 season option for Preston; however Board President Brian McNaughton says it was time to move in a new direction. "Rich has done what we have asked him by rebuilding the team through the draft and we appreciate all the work he has done. We are; however, not satisfied with the direction we headed in the last 30 games of the season and believe that making a change today is in the best interest of the franchise."

Preston did start building the team by selecting players including Sam McKechnie, Adam Henry, Macoy Erkamps, Reid Duke and Ryan Pilon however during his four year tenure with the club, Preston failed to guide the Hurricanes to the playoffs finishing with a record of 100-156-13-19.

WHL Season: Record: Conference Standing:

2009-2010 20-44-5-3 (48 pts.) 11th in East

2010-2011 23-36-5-8 (59 pts.) 9th in East

2011-2012 29-42-0-1 (59 pts.) 11th in East

2012-2013 28-34-3-7 (66 pts.) 9th in East

In relieving Preston of his duties, the club also announced Assistant General Manager, Brad Robson has been promoted to the position of General Manager. Robson has been with the club since 2007 and brings vast experience and knowledge to the club.

Profile: Brad Robson

Hockey History:

2008 - Present Lethbridge Hurricanes, Assistant General Manager

2007 - Present Lethbridge Hurricanes Chief Scout / Director of Player Personnel

1990 - 2007 Owner/Instructor - Conditioning for Excellence (conditioning camp for elite professionals at the NHL, AHL, ECHL and European levels)

Amateur Player - Major Junior, College Junior A, Midget AAA

1987 - 2007 Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars Western Canada Scout (evaluating potential NHL Drafts, evaluate/depth charting NHL teams for trades, player rating)

Calgary Police Service: (1979 - 2009)

2006 - 2009 Security Operations

Source Development Unit

Intelligence Unit

1997 - 2006 Detective - Calgary Criminal Intelligence Unit

1995 - 1997 Sergeant and Acting Staff Sergeant

1989 - 1995 Detective - Calgary Integrated Intelligence Unit

1985 - 1989 CPS - Tactical Response Team

1979 - 1989 Constable - Calgary Police Service

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