Aeros Name Troy Ward Assistant Coach
July 30, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON, Texas. - The Houston Aeros have named Troy Ward as their assistant coach for the 2007-08 season, the team announced Monday.
Ward served as Constantine's assistant coach for the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins for three seasons, from 1997-2000. Ward helped Constantine and the Penguins upset top-seeded New Jersey in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in 1999. Ward's other assistant coaching stops include two seasons at Indianapolis of the now-defunct International Hockey League, two seasons at the University of Wisconsin and two at the University of Denver.
Ward was named the ECHL's Coach of the Year for the 2000-01 season, when he led Trenton to the Kelly Cup Finals with a 50-18-4 record. The next season, Ward served as the ECHL's Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations
He also joined ECHL Victoria in mid-season in 2005-06, leading the Salmon Kings to a 12-14-8 record. Ward first became a head coach in 1993, with Dubuque of the United States Hockey League. He also served as the Fighting Saints' general manager.
Ward played four seasons of collegiate hockey at Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and then was assistant coach there for three seasons.
American Hockey League Stories from July 30, 2007
- Aeros Name Troy Ward Assistant Coach - Houston Aeros
- Lowell Devils in the Community - Albany Devils
- Falcons Announce Front Office Staff Additions - Springfield Falcons
- Providence Bruins Announce Pre-Season Schedule - Providence Bruins
- Sound Tigers Announce Pre-Season And Training Camp Dates - Bridgeport Islanders
- Lauer Named Admirals Assistant Coach - Milwaukee Admirals
- Admirals to Hold Fan Fest August 25 - Norfolk Admirals
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
