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Old 07-15-2014, 11:14 PM   #134
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That's a bit of a surprising step backwards. His name came up for a few NHL coaching jobs and his release from the Flames looked like what he needed to take one of them. It seemed almost certain he was going to be assistant coach in the NHL somewhere.

Very surprised to see him accept a WHL job.
WHL coaches are installed long-term. Troy's spoken about wanting to develop a "destination program" for developing young men into good people and good hockey players. This is a great fit for him.
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