Former UHL coach/player takes job with Oilers

October 3, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2) News Release


LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO--- The Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL) have hired Kent Hawley as a scout. Hawley both coached and played in the United Hockey League (UHL).

Hawley played during the inaugural season (1991-92) of the UHL, then known as the Colonial Hockey League (CoHL), for the St. Thomas Wildcats (Ontario).

The center played four seasons for the Wildcats and tallied 285 points (99g, 186a) in 186 games. Hawley also had stints with the Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks (1992-93) and Brantford Smoke (1993-94). He then played two seasons for the Madison Monsters (1995-97) as a player/assistant coach and recorded a career high 105 points (28g, 77a) during the 1996-97 season. Hawley also earned honors that season as UHL Most Sportsmanlike Player. In 363 career UHL regular season games, he collected 167 goals and 346 assists for 513 points. He added 16 goals and 43 assists in 45 career UHL playoff games.

The Kingston, Ontario native took over as head coach of the Madison Monsters in 1997 and guided them to a 68-64-16 record over two seasons and a berth in the Colonial Cup Playoffs. Hawley then coached the Madison Kodiaks during the 1999-2000 season to a record of 35-33-6 and a playoff spot. He also coached the Mohawk Valley Prowlers for part of the 2000-01 season. His career UHL coaching record is 111-117-23.

"I have known Kent for many years have developed much respect for him," stated Richard Brosal, UHL President/CEO. "Kent was always a great ambassador for our league and we are very proud of his accomplishments."



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