Coaching staff Depart

[Hedd Wyn John]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1648748500484497414

Head Coach Brodie Dupont and Assistant Coach Christian Horn will not return for the 2023-24 season after the club and the coaches have mutually agreed to part ways.

“Brodie and Christian are two of the best people I have met in hockey," said Managing DirectorTodd Kelman.

"We all wish them well for next season. I am certain they will both get more opportunities to be behind the bench with another organisation in the near future.”

 

[RedDevil17]

Bye bye Dupointless!

 

[kingmo19.1]

Wow! Surprised, but not shocked. I hope he goes on to find something else and gain some further experience. Decent guy, but maybe just too big a challenge at this point in time.

 

[kettdevil1]

Bye bye Dupointless!

Someone has lost their job and you are revelling in it. Classless in the extreme.

Probably the right decision given the inconsistencies shown. Next coaching appointment is a massive decision.

 

[moggy#9]

This had to happen. I imagine it won't be long before a replacement is appointed. Usual load of crap being posted on Twitter.

 

[Hodor]

Glad it's been done quite quickly, for all parties. Best of luck to them both.

 

[Kevlar68]

I think it's the right decision on all levels. The owners and Todd definitely had higher expectations than what were delivered this season, we as fans weren't happy with the style of play and coaching set up and he may have lost the locker room which in turn if he had stayed players we may want to keep may have left.

A NEW ERA BEGINS!

 

[kingmo19.1]

I wonder if Todd has somebody lined up or will we be in for another edition of the Apprentice recruitment process?

 

[Hockeymad]

To happen this quick imo there's only one outcome.

Someone has agreed terms

i hope its Fox

but more than likely be Pete Russell

 

[RedDevil17]

Someone has lost their job and you are revelling in it. Classless in the extreme.

Obviously not nice to see anyone lose their job, but it needed to be done sooner rather than later. Now to get rid of half of the team and appoint a tactically sound coach who knows the league. Someone like Dan Ceman or Danny Stewart.

So long as it’s not Thommo…

 

[moggy#9]

I wonder if Todd has somebody lined up or will we be in for another edition of the Apprentice recruitment process?

Oh, I think this has been on the cards for a while and I'd expect an announcement very soon.

 

[kettdevil1]

Obviously not nice to see anyone lose their job, but it needed to be done sooner rather than later.

That would have been a good post.

Ceman would be great but isn't going to happen..... thankfully nor is Thommo

 

[kingmo19.1]

OMG !!!!!!! You’ll never guess who I’ve just seen roller blading over the barrage eating a 12” honey oat subway baguette with chicken, Mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion and raw peppers …………

 

[katie.sinclair1]

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Bye bye Dupointless!

I think this is in everyone's best interests and I wish them both the very best for the future. As a measure of who we are, can we be respectful in our responses.

 

[Hedd Wyn John]

Tbh I think having Franny involved on the bench was a sign that the coaching set up wasn't entirely trusted.

It would appear now that the last Q&A which talked about tweaks to the set up was a smokescreen. Naturally the organisation wasn't going to say anything different while they were still in contention for silverware.

 

[RedDevil17]

Bye bye Dupointless!

Maybe was a bit harsh so I take that back, but like I said it was a much needed change if we’re to compete with the likes of Belfast for every trophy next season.

 

[E.D.S.]

Best of luck for the future both.

 

[CaldicotDevil]

Oh, I think this has been on the cards for a while and I'd expect an announcement very soon.

It says you can expect an announcement with the next few weeks. Which means they’ve 100 percent they’ve got someone lined up. It took 4 months after Lord left to interview candidates and choose Skalde.

 

[Rempel16]

I wish them both well.

I’m sure they will make a good coaching unit elsewhere and I hope they get an opportunity to progess in a place with less pressure / expectation.

Excited to see what’s next. And fair play to the owners / management on making the call as DuPont was clearly a popular guy.

 

[Hedd Wyn John]

It says you can expect an announcement with the next few weeks. Which means they’ve 100 percent they’ve got someone lined up. It took 4 months after Lord left to interview candidates and choose Skalde.

Rumour is Pete Russell.