Sault Ste. Marie native Jeff Blashill's time as an assistant coach with the Detroit Red Wings is over after just one season - but it's not a bad thing.
On Monday, the Red Wings named Blashill the new head coach of the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.
"We're very excited to name Jeff the next head coach of the Griffins," said Red Wings general manager Ken Holland. "He's a talented coach that has a proven track record of working well with young players. He did a tremendous job for us in Detroit last season and we look forward to having him groom and mentor our prospects in Grand Rapids."
"I'm thrilled for the opportunity to be the head coach of the Griffins," said Blashill. "I had a tremendous experience in Detroit last season and will lean on that as I make the transition behind the bench in Grand Rapids. I worked with most of our young players at training camp and in the preseason last year. We have some great talent in the organization. I'm looking forward to getting started."
This is Blashill's third coaching job in as many years. Prior to joining the Red Wings, Blashill spent one season as the head coach at Western Michigan University where he led the Broncos to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1996 and also won three National Coach of the Year awards.
Blashill, 38, was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie and played college hockey at Ferris State where he was a goalie for the Bulldogs from 1994-1998.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:26:44 GMT
9&10 News is working to gather more information about a Manistee County business fire. The fire at Garlets Corner Restaurant in Wellston started around 1:30 this morning. Multiple crews are still on
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:50:53 GMT
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