MARTINSON AND MATVICHUK BACK
Published: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Allen, Texas –
The Allen Americans announced today the return of Head Coach Steve
Martinson, and Associate Coach Richard Matvichuk for the 2013-2014
season.
The
coaching duo led the Allen Americans to their first title in their
four-year history. Allen will begin their fifth season in the Central
Hockey League in October.
“Coach
Martinson has never lost a finals series or a Game 7 in the post-season,
while Coach Matvichuk is one of the most sought after young coaches in
hockey today," said Americans Team President, Matt Canavan. “We are
thrilled to have them both return to win another Cup.”
Steve
Martinson came to Allen last season from, the now defunct, Chicago Steel
of the ECHL. He was hand-picked by the Allen Americans NHL Ownership
Group. Martinson was a former teammate of Americans minority owner,
Craig Ludwig in Montreal.
"I'm
looking forward to defending our title. We have some of our top
players signed and some top end new guys coming on board, said Americans
Coach Steve Martinson. Winning, loaning players to the AHL, and
quality of life makes the Americans one of the best places to play in
all AA hockey. We have a lot of players interested in coming to Allen."
Richard
Matvichuk made a name for himself as a player in Dallas/Fort Worth as a
long time member of the Dallas Stars, winning a Stanley Cup in 1999.
Matvichuk was the Americans' Associate Coach last season and handled the
defensive core for Allen.
The
Americans won both the Presidents' and Governors' Cups under Martinson
and Matvichuk last season, winning the Presidents' Cup Trophy in 7 games
over the Wichita Thunder, as well as the Governors' Cup for securing
the league’s best regular season record.
The
Americans will open their fifth training camp in the CHL this October.
Season Tickets for Allen Americans Home Games are on sale now by calling
(972)-912-1000. www.allenamericans.com
This article courtesy of the Allen Americans.
This article courtesy of the Allen Americans.
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