PWHL New York and coach Howie Draper have “mutually agreed to a coaching change” Saturday afternoon, one week after the team completed its last-place season. The New York franchise finished the PWHL’s inaugural season with the worst record, fewest wins (5) and most losses (12) in the league.
“I’ve been blessed to have been a part of PWHL New York this past season,” said Draper in a league press release. “It was an honor to have worked alongside this outstanding group of staff and athletes. I look forward to the opportunity to remain involved in the continuing growth of the program.”
Draper, 57, was hired in September after spending 26 seasons as coach of the University of Alberta women’s hockey team, where he amassed 667 wins and became the winningest coach in U Sports women’s hockey history.
According to the announcement, Draper will return to the Bears and Pandas program next season as coach and will stay involved with PWHL New York as a special advisor, supporting the scouting department.
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