WHL Regina Pats

Pats Dismiss Coaching Staff

Published on May 5, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan -Regina Pats General Manager Brent Parker announced today that Head Coach Dale Derkatch has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. The move was made after the Pats finished the regular season with a record of 27-39-1-5 and failed to qualify for the post season.

The Pats also announced that they will not be renewing the contract of assistant coach Terry Perkins.

The announcement was made by Pats General Manger Brent Parker. "This was not an easy decision and a great deal of thought has gone into arriving at this point. We are all disappointed in the performance of our team this past year, especially considering we feel we had above average talent on our roster. It is a tough league for an inexperienced coach and there is no question that played into our lack of success."

The search for a new Head Coach will begin immediately. "I have some people in mind that I wish to speak with, and I will begin the process of talking with candidates immediately," added Parker.

Pats General Manger Brent Parker will be addressing the media this afternoon at 2:30pm in the Media/Scouts Room located in the basement of the Brandt Centre.

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