The Calgary Hitmen need a new coach following the team's decision to end the contracts of Head Coach Steve Hamilton and assistant coaches Trent Cassan and Don MacGillivray.
The Western Hockey League announced that the team will not renew the contracts of the three coaches.
Vice President Mike Moore of the Hitmen stated: "Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation expresses gratitude to Steve, Trent, and Don for their efforts with the Calgary Hitmen and wishes them success in their future endeavors."
The Calgary Hitmen have announced that the contracts of Head Coach Steve Hamilton, and Assistant Coaches Trent Cassan and Don MacGillivray will not be renewed.https://t.co/MK9nQQkURq
— Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) March 26, 2024
Hamilton became head coach for the Hitmen in July 2018, having spent seven years with the rival Edmonton Oil Kings, who achieved three consecutive appearances in the WHL final, winning the championship in 2012 and 2014 and securing a Memorial Cup in 2014.
He was dismissed by Edmonton after the Oil Kings did not qualify for the playoffs for two consecutive seasons between 2016 and 2018.
The Calgary Hitmen ended their season with a 28-31-8 record, placing ninth in the eastern conference of the WHL and being eliminated from playoff contention.
