The Philadelphia Flyers went into the college ranks for a man to lead their rebuilding effort, naming University of North Dakota's Dave Hakstol their next head coach Monday.
“Dave brings a wealth of head coaching experience and success to the Philadelphia Flyers organization,” general manager Ron Hextall said in a statement on the team's official website. “He’s a proven winner and we are pleased to have him become part of the Flyers family.”
Hakstol, 46, has spent the last 11 seasons building North Dakota into one of the nation's best hockey programs. He compiled a 289-143-43 overall record, including NCAA tournament berths in each season and seven Frozen Fours. The team never took home a national championship and made the finals only once, but Hakstol has been a bastion of consistency on the national level.
“I am extremely excited to be named the Philadelphia Flyers new head coach,” Hakstol said. “Through the process here with Ron [Hextall] and everybody in the Flyers organization I have gained even more of an understanding of the history and t ...
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