Rangers Hire Leach to Revive Wolf Pack

**Corey** (0:00)
On June 6, so, the New York Rangers just brought in Jay Leach to run the Hartford Wolf Pack, their minor league squad.
This move comes after they let go of the previous coaching staff, Graham Petolny and his assistants, Jamie Tardiff and Paul Maragh a few weeks back. Leach isn't new to the coaching game, not by a long shot. He spent three years as an assistant with the Seattle Kraken, and then most recently was with the Boston Bruins.
Before that, he was actually the head coach for Providence Bruins in the AHL for three seasons. The reason for this shakeup? Well, the Wolf Pack had a rough go last season, finishing with a 26 win, 38 loss, and five overtime loss record. That means they missed the playoffs for the second year in a row, and management clearly wasn't happy with that outcome. According to Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury, the decision to change up the AHL coaching staff was directly tied to that. Disappointing season performance. They're looking for a different result on the ice. This hire signals a new direction for the Wolf Pack, as they aim to improve their standing and get back into playoff contention in the American Hockey League. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to New York Rangers News Today, AI-powered team coverage.