The Chicago Blackhawks have dismissed head coach Luke Richardson and named Anders Sorensen as interim coach, with Mark Eaton taking over at Rockford IceHogs. The team will conduct a new head coach search post-season.
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the dismissal of head coach Luke Richardson . Anders Sorensen , the current Rockford IceHogs head coach, will temporarily take over the big club. Meanwhile, Mark Eaton , the Blackhawks assistant general manager overseeing player development, will take over as interim head coach for the Rockford IceHogs.
Pierre LeBrun of TSN Hockey Insider reports that Sorensen is expected to serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season, after which the team will conduct a formal search for a new head coach. The Blackhawks have expressed high regard for Sorensen, a 49-year-old Swedish coach
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