Craig not to return
LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club announced Friday that Assistant Coach Mike Craig will not return for the 2017-2018 season as he will pursue other opportunities.
Craig, 45, spent four seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Hurricanes serving under Head Coach’s Drake Berehowsky, Peter Anholt and Brent Kisio. Craig was originally hired in August of 2013.
During his tenure with the Hurricanes, Craig was a key member in helping the franchise build towards success. After a 12 win campaign in his first year, Craig remained and was a big part of helping the ‘Canes improve every year including guiding the Hurricanes to back-to-back forty win seasons and helping them to the Eastern Conference Championship Series in 2016-2017.
“I have enjoyed my time with the Hurricanes and am grateful for the opportunity they have given me to start my career in coaching,” said Craig. “I am very proud of what we have been able to accomplish over my time here but feel it is time to pursue other opportunities in hockey. I wish the Hurricanes organization continued success moving forward.”