ICERAYS BENCH BOSS RESIGNS CITING PERSONAL REASONS
Corpus Christi TX – The Corpus Christi IceRays of the North American Hockey League announce today that Head Coach & General Manager, Sylvain Cloutier has resigned from his positions with the organization.
Coach Cloutier has decided to focus on his family and his personal situation, as he has been transient over the last several seasons and wants to spend more time at home and with his family.
In a prepared statement, Cloutier said, “To the amazing fans of the Corpus Christi IceRays, it’s with a heavy heart that I say goodbye. This season has been a journey I’ll never forget, and your unwavering support has meant everything to me and the team. While I’m not returning next season, I’ll always carry the memories of our time together. Thank you for your passion, your energy, and for making this experience so special. I’ll forever cherish the IceRays and the incredible community that surrounds them.”
Managing Partner and team Chief Operating Officer George Manias added “It is an unfortunate situation, as we had made him an offer to return and we had a vision for him to be our leader on the ice for the long term with the organization as we take over operations. We do, however, understand and can appreciate his position to focus on family. We will begin a search for our new Head Coach immediately and feel we won’t miss a beat with all the worthy candidates out there and that will want to call Corpus Christi home. We wish Sylvain nothing but the best moving forward and appreciate all he has done with the team is his tenure.”
The IceRays plan to make some quick decisions as they do their due diligence to find the perfect fit, as the NAHL entry Draft is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th.
The IceRays are planning a press conference at the American Bank Center on or around June 17th to introduce the new managing partners CEO Steve Donner and COO George Manias and hope to also introduce their new coach to the community at that time as well. Further details are to be announced soon.
About Corpus Christi IceRays: The Corpus Christi IceRays, a member of the North American Hockey League playing out of the American Bank Center in downtown Corpus Christi, TX. For more information or for all your ticketing needs, contact the IceRays Front Office at (361)-814-PUCK or visit www.GoIceRays.com . You can also follow the team through their social media platforms: Facebook @goicerays, Instagram @iceraysnahl, and Twitter @iceraysnahl
About North American Hockey League: Celebrating its 50th season in 2024-25, the NAHL, the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior league boasting 35 teams in 20 states from across North America. For more information, visit the NAHL website at https://nahl.com/
About American Bank Center: American Bank Center is an entertainment complex owned by the city of Corpus Christi and managed by Oak View Group with OVG Hospitality. The complex is in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas and consists of an arena, auditorium, and convention center. The facility hosts numerous conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, live performances, and sporting events. Located directly on the beautiful Corpus Christi Bay downtown, American Bank Center is flexible for any group offering complimentary Wi-Fi and premium food and beverage options.
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