(Release courtesy Austin Mattes)
The Battlefords North Stars announced today that Head Coach/General Manager, Garry Childerhose has stepped down from his position due to personal reasons.
The team said that out of respect for Childerhose, they will not be making any further statements at this time regarding the resignation.
Childerhose has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach for the North Stars before getting the head coaching job. During his time, he helped the team win a league championship and take a trip to the Centennial Cup. The North Stars said they thank Childerhose for his contributions over the past three seasons.
President of the North Stars, Kyle Kellgreen said that they are in the process of finding someone to fill the position.
“We are in the process and doing our best to get a head coach/gm in place as soon as we can. Until then, Owen Lamb is taking care of the day-to-day and we’re bringing in helpers. Martin Smith will be on the bench on Saturday and we’re going to be running as normal.”
The North Stars will continue to provide further updates on who will be the next Head Coach/General Manager.
The North Stars play this Saturday, September 28th at the Access Communications Centre against the Nipawin Hawks. Puck Drop at 7:30 p.m.
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