
DJ Smith Named Head Coach of the Oshawa Generals
June 28, 2012 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release
Spitfires Assistant Coach DJ Smith has been named the new Head Coach of the Oshawa Generals.
Smith spent seven years as an Assistant Coach with the Spitfires and was a key component of the club's back-to-back MasterCard Memorial Cup championships.
DJ also played four seasons with the Spitfires and captained the team during the 1996-1997 season. J
"On behalf of the ownership group, I'd like to wish DJ all the best in Oshawa," said Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner. "He will be missed on a day-to-day basis. DJ has worked extremely hard to get to this point, and is very deserving of the chance to be an Ontario Hockey League head coach. As an organization, we have always tried to develop our staff in the same way we develop our team. And DJ is a prime example of that strength and the successes we have enjoyed. DJ is not only a great coach, but a great friend. He will do an outstanding job for the Generals."
Boughner said the remaining coaching staff of himself, Associate Coach Bob Jones and Assistant Coach Dave Matsos will move on as is.
"We'll continue on with the three of us behind the bench. As much as we will miss DJ back there, we are looking forward to the challenges that lay ahead this season." Smith is
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