Lemaire Quits as Minnesota Wild Coach
April 13, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Minnesota Wild, NHL, NHL coaches
With the elimination of the Minnesota Wild from this year’s playoff race, Jacques Lemaire has decided that it is time for him to step down from his coaching duties. He spent eight years in the job (from the time the franchise joined the NHL) and felt it was time for him to move on.
“I think it’s time for the organization to get a new coach, get a new voice, try to bring this club to another level,” said Lemaire. “When I first started, I always said there will be a time when I’ll have to go. I saw that …read more
