Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell this morning announced assistant coach Darren Rumble has accepted the head coaching position with the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Darren did a very good job for us, and we wish him all the best with his new team as a head coach,” Farwell said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
It was a difficult decision for Rumble, who was an assistant coach with the T-Birds for the past two seasons. He joined the T-Birds on June 28, 2011.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Russ and Steve (head coach Steve Konowalchuk) are two of the finest people I have ever had the privilege to be associated with, both personally and professionally. This was not an easy decision as the T-Birds are on the upswing and there are going to be some exciting times ahead for the team,” Rumble said. “Professionally, though, this was an opportunity to be a head coach I couldn’t pass up. I would like to thank all the T-Birds fans for their support the last two years and wish the team all the best going forward.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The T-Birds will begin a search for an assistant coach immediately. The new assistant coach will join Konowalchuk and assistant coach Jim McTaggart for the 2013-14 season. Candidates interested in joining the T-Birds coaching staff should send a cover letter and resume to Farwell at hr@seattlethunderbirds.com .<\/p>\n<\/p>\n