June 20, 2006
MULLER STEPS DOWN FROM GAELS BENCH
KINGSTON - Chair of Queen's Athletics, John McFarlane announced today that Kirk Muller, head coach of the men's interuniveristy hockey team will step down from this position effective immediately to accept a coaching position with the Montreal Canadiens. The official announcement will be made at a press conference in Montreal later today.
Over the last couple of months, Muller has been in dialogue with the Canadiens. McFarlane said that \"Kirk brought a great deal of enthusiasm to our men's hockey program and the work ethic that he instilled in the players and the program will be reflected in the team for years to come.\"
According to McFarlane, \"Muller quickly adapted to his coaching role within the C.I.S., a fact well recognized by the Canadiens. His decision to move to the NHL was a difficult one for him but an opportunity to work within the NHL is an exciting step in the right career direction for Muller.\"
(Source: Henk Pardoel, Queen's Sports Information.)
(Photo: Kirk Muller addresses his troops in a game from the 2005/06 season. File photo.)
Over the last couple of months, Muller has been in dialogue with the Canadiens. McFarlane said that \"Kirk brought a great deal of enthusiasm to our men's hockey program and the work ethic that he instilled in the players and the program will be reflected in the team for years to come.\"
According to McFarlane, \"Muller quickly adapted to his coaching role within the C.I.S., a fact well recognized by the Canadiens. His decision to move to the NHL was a difficult one for him but an opportunity to work within the NHL is an exciting step in the right career direction for Muller.\"
(Source: Henk Pardoel, Queen's Sports Information.)
(Photo: Kirk Muller addresses his troops in a game from the 2005/06 season. File photo.)
