Kitchener Rangers announce new coaching staff
Posted Jun 19, 2015 01:52:21 PM.
Last Updated Jun 23, 2015 04:51:46 AM.
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Mike Van Ryn gets promoted to Head Coach, his first such role in his career.
Joining Van Ryn, will be two fellow former first round NHL draft picks, Jay McKee and Daniel Tkaczuk.
McKee played for the Sudbury Wolves and Niagara Falls Thunder, was drafted to the Buffalo Sabres, and played over 800 games in the NHL.
He was an assistant coach with the Erie Otters last season.
Tkaczuk was an assistant with the Owen Sound Attack.
He spent four years with the Barrie Colts, spending over 10 years playing pro hockey.
Former Assistant Coach, Mike McKenzie goes upstairs to become the Assistant General Manager.
Van Ryn, McKee, and Tzaczuk are expected to be formally introduced at a later date.
570 News spoke with Van Ryn after the announcement was made, listen to the full interview below.
