The Ducks announced today that they have named Gord Dineen head coach of the Iowa Chops, Anaheim’s primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). In addition, the Ducks named Matt Laatsch assistant coach at Iowa.
“Gord Dineen is a top young coach with a lengthy and impressive resume as a player and as a coach,” said Ducks Executive Vice President/General Manager Brian Burke. “We were impressed with everything he added to our coaching staff in Portland last year, and are extremely pleased to name him as our Head Coach in Des Moines.”
Anaheim Ducks - News: Gord Dineen Named Chops Coach - 08/19/2008