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Express Name New Head Coach/General Manager

June 7, 2010 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Owatonna Express News Release


Owatonna Express Junior Hockey is pleased to announce that Chuck Linkenheld has been tapped to take over as General Manager/Head Coach of the Owatonna Express for the 2010-2011 season!

Chuck Linkenheld

Linkenheld has been active in hockey at all levels both as a player and as a coach. A native of Illinois, he played junior hockey for the Chicago Minor Hawks and went on to play at Merrimack College in Massachusetts where he became captain his senior year. His coaching career began back in Illinois, and he brings more than 20 years of experience with him, along with a dedication to developing players to reach their full potential.

Most recently, Linkenheld was approached to take over the Albert Lea Thunder as general manager and head coach during their troubled 2009-2010 season. He was able to turn a team that won only four games the year before into a team that finished the last two months over .500. They won 8 of the last 10 games, bringing the Thunder to the playoffs for the first time. He was also successful in player development, sending 8 players on to play college hockey after the season.

To go along with Linkenheld's hockey background is his extensive business acumen. He earned his degree in Business Management from Merrimack College and has worked in sales and management for many years. He will be bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Owatonna Express business office.

"I am excited to be with Owatonna," Linkenheld said. "I am familiar with the NAHL and the division. I want to thank Coach Cullen for the foundation he has set here with the organization as well as with the veteran players, tendered players and drafted players and wish him the all the success at the college level. There is a winning tradition set here that I plan on continuing. I am looking forward to meeting with the players, fans and community in order to take the Owatonna Express to new levels of success on and off the ice."

We'd like to welcome Chuck to Owatonna Express Junior Hockey, and look forward to a great year! We'd also like to invite all of those interested to come to the rink June 22-25 to check out the Express tryout camp and meet the new coach!



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