Wolves change direction, new interim head coach named
Published on June 19, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Manchester Wolves News Release
MANCHESTER, N.H. (June 19, 2004) - The Manchester Wolves (arenafootball2) announced today that the team has made a head coaching change, promoting Wolves' assistant coach Ron Hill to interim head coach.
"Coach Hill has done a very good job handling the offense for us this year and I think our team can only benefit from him increasing his role as head coach," Wolves Managing Partner Steve Schubert said. "I believe he has the skill and experience to help our team refocus and finish the season strong."
Hill's appointment gives the Wolves a veteran coach with a lengthy coaching resume that spans more than 19 years. Prior to his arrival in Manchester this spring, Hill spent four years (2000-2003) with the Norfolk Nighthawks af2 franchise as the team's Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach. His coaching history also includes positions with the Bay Neptunes (Head Coach), semi-pro Tidewater Sharks (Head Coach, 1991-92) and at Booker T. Washington and Norfolk State University.
"We promised our fans a quality year of professional football and this move will further improve on the exciting action we've delivered to date," Schubert added.
The Wolves are currently 4-7 overall and have lost three straight games, including Friday night's 55-54 heartbreaking home defeat against the Memphis Xplorers.
On behalf of the organization, I want to thank Rik Richards for his efforts this year," Wolves General Manager Angelo Mazzella said. "At this time, however, we need to change our course. Our goal is to put a winning team on the football field and feel this move is in the best interest of the team and our fans."
Next Home Game - Friday, June 25 vs. Louisville Fire - "Blitz Bobblehead Doll Night"
Fans are invited to join the Wolves for their next home game this Friday, June 25 against the Louisville Fire at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Kick-off for this event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and the first 3,000 fans through the doors will receive a FREE Blitz bobblehead doll, courtesy of Catholic Medical Center, Verizon Wireless and FNX Radio. To get in the game, purchase your tickets today at the Verizon Wireless Arena box office or through Ticketmaster at 603-868-7300, at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Adult seats start as low as $14 in the upper bowl while youth (12-and-under) and senior (65-and-over) tickets start at just $9.50. For more information on the Wolves, fans can contact the team at 603.627.WOLF (9653) or visit them on the web at www.manchesterwolves.com.
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