Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness is taking a leave of absence from the team.
His decision comes after his wife, Judy, had a stroke last night.
She remains in hospital and is undergoing further testing.
Associate coach Scott Arniel will serve as the Jets interim head coach in Bowness’s absence.
Bowness has a 48-35-3 record since becoming Winnipeg’s coach ahead of the 2022-23 season.
He had been head coach of the Dallas Stars for two and a half seasons before joining Winnipeg.
The Jets are off to a 2-3-0 start to the season and next play Tuesday against visiting St. Louis.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 23, 2023.
The Canadian Press
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