ANAHEIM, Calif., May 3 -- The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have announced that that the club has elevated Bryan Murray to Senior Vice President and General Manager.
Murray, the head coach for theDucks this season, will begin looking for a new head coach immediately.
"We are very fortunate to have someone such as Bryan, who has had great success and experience in the National Hockey League," said Paul Pressler, Chairman of Walt Disney's Parks and Resorts Division, which Anaheim Sports is a part. "We are extremely confident his leadership skills and winning background will help us achieve our ultimate goal of a Stanley Cup championship."
Murray was named the fifth head coach of the Mighty Ducks on May 25, 2001. He served as Vice President and General Manager of the Florida Panthers from 1994-2001, also assuming head coaching duties with Florida during the 1997-98 season. He joined the Panthers on Aug. 1, 1994, and assembled a team that went to the Stanley Cup Finals in just their third year of existence.
For his efforts, he was named the The Sporting News 1996 NHL Executive of the Year.
Prior to joining the Panthers, Murray was the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings from 1990-94, also taking on head coaching duties for the first three seasons (1990-93).
Inheriting a team that had a record of 28-34-14 the previous season (1989-90), Murray led the Red Wings to a record of 170-121-37 in his four seasons as general manager, qualifying for the playoffs each year. He drafted or coached such players as Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov, Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Osgood and Darren McCarty.NEWLN: Content: 15000001 15031000 15031001
