
Former Winterhawk Konowalchuk Named New Red Deer Head Coach
Published on June 9, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Portland, Ore. - The Red Deer Rebels named their new Head Coach Tuesday, announcing that Winterhawks alumni Steve Konowalchuk (1990-92) will be taking over behind the bench.
During two seasons in Portland the Salt Lake City, Utah native totaled 196 points in 136 games before going on to have a successful NHL career spanning 14 seasons.
Konowalchuk's coaching career began in 2009 and has since served as the head coach of the Seattle Thunderbirds (2011-17) before most recently operating as a scout for the New York Rangers.
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