Rage Head Coach Tracy Egeland Signs Multi-year Extension
June 5, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rocky Mountain Rage News Release
Broomfield, Colo. - The Rocky Mountain Rage have signed Head Coach Tracy Egeland to a multi-year contract extension. In addition to extending his contract, the organization has also given Egeland the title of General Manager for the professional hockey club, as he will continue to have responsibility for all hockey operations and player personnel decisions.
Egeland, who is entering his third year behind the Rage bench as the only coach the team has ever had, was named head coach of the Central Hockey League's Northern Conference All-Stars last season for leading Rocky Mountain to the league's best record at the All-Star Break.
He also garnered runner-up honors for CHL Coach of the Year for orchestrating one of the greatest single-season turn-arounds in league history, a 37-point improvement in the standings from the team's inaugural season in 2006-07. The Rage concluded the 2007-08 campaign with a record of 36-22-6 and 78 points, finishing second in the Northwest Division.
"Our situation with the Rage and Broomfield Event Center is as good as it gets in our league, and I'm excited to be able to continue what we started two years ago," said Egeland. "The support of ownership is terrific, I'm surrounded by good people to work with, and we have a very good core of players that took us in the right direction last season. Now it's time to take the next step into the playoffs and continue to strive for the ultimate goal of winning the President's Cup."
"Our first year on the ice didn't go how any of us wanted it to go, but I was very impressed with how Tracy completely re-worked the team over the summer and had us in first place for most of last season," said Broomfield Sports and Entertainment Owner Tim Wiens. "I know Tracy has the work ethic and desire to keep building on the success of last year, and I am proud to have secured him as the Rage's head coach and general manager well into the future. This contract extension is a vote of confidence and certainly well deserved."
"Tracy and the players had an incredible year until the second half when injuries really took their toll. He deserves a tremendous amount of credit for the turn-around, and because of the turn-around, Tracy was rewarded with a multi-year contract extension," said Broomfield Sports and Entertainment Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Nichols. "Tracy is a quality person, active in the community, and a good hockey coach. Our entire organization is pleased to know that the Rage is under the leadership of Tracy for years to come."
Egeland was named the Rage's first head coach in May of 2006 following three seasons at the helm of the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. He led the Killer Bees to two playoff appearances, losing on each occasion to the eventual President's Cup Champion, and was selected as an assistant coach for the Southern Conference at the 2006 CHL All-Star Game. Egeland began his coaching career in 2000 as a player/assistant with the Lubbock Cotton Kings. He spent 12 seasons playing in the pro ranks where he was a prospect within the Chicago Blackhawks organization.
Season tickets for the upcoming 2008-09 CHL campaign at Broomfield Event Center are on sale now with packages beginning as low as $560 per seat. For more information, visit www.rockymountainrage.com, or contact the Rage Ticket Sales Staff at (303) 439-RAGE or tickets@broomfieldsports.com.
About Broomfield Event Center: Located on the south side of U.S. Highway 36 between 112th and 120th Avenues, the $45 million Broomfield Event Center is a state-of-the-art 180,000 square foot multi-purpose event center that includes 25 suites, 900 club seats, up to 8,000 total seats, restaurants, bars and a separate basketball practice facility. Broomfield Event Center hosts sporting events, concerts, trade shows, rodeos, and other special events. It is the home of the Central Hockey League's Rocky Mountain Rage Professional Hockey Club and the Colorado 14ers Professional Basketball Club of the NBA Development League (affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets, and Toronto Raptors).
About Arista: Broomfield Event Center is a major anchor for the 215 acre multi-use development known as Arista. In addition to the event center, Arista will include retail, office and residential space. For more information, visit www.AristaBroomfield.com.
Central Hockey League Stories from June 5, 2008
- Rage Head Coach Tracy Egeland Signs Multi-year Extension - Rocky Mountain Rage
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