AHL’s Toronto Marlies name Steve Sullivan head coach
from Sportsnet,
The Toronto Marlies have named Steve Sullivan as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
Sullivan replaced John Gruden, who was promoted to assistant coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs after leading the Marlies to Calder Cup glory.
"Steve has earned this opportunity through his work with both the Maple Leafs and Marlies and has built strong relationships with our young players throughout the organization," said Maple Leafs AGM and Marlies GM Ryan Hardy in a statement. "His experience as both a player and coach, combined with his commitment to player development, makes him the right person to lead the next generation of Marlies."
Mark Giordano, who finished out his playing career with the Maple Leafs and then moved into an advisory role with the organization, has been tabbed as an assistant on Sullivan's staff.
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