Penguins fire Olczyk, promote former Canadiens coach Therrien
15th Dec 2005, 18:45 GMT
PITTSBURGH - Penguins coach Eddie Olczyk was fired Thursday in the midst of one of the most disappointing starts in franchise history and replaced by former Montreal Canadiens coach Michel Therrien.Olczyk, a former team broadcaster and player who had no coaching experience before being hired in 2003, was dismissed following a run of eight losses in nine games that dropped Pittsburgh's record to 8-17-6, worst in the Eastern Conference.
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