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Griffins to introduce new coach to replace Todd Nelson

The Grand Rapids Griffins apparently will be without a coach for less than a week.

The team announced Monday that the next coach of the Griffins will be introduced at a press conference 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Detroit Red Wings assistant general manager Ryan Martin, who leads in direction of the Griffins, will introduce the new head coach at the press conference at Van Andel Arena.

Todd Nelson, who was the coach the past three seasons, announced Thursday he had accepted a position as assistant coach with the Dallas Stars.

Todd Nelson talks about leaving Griffins for NHL: 'I have to go'

Todd Nelson talks about leaving Griffins for NHL: 'I have to go'

The combination of success in Grand Rapids, his age and opportunity with the Dallas Stars prompted the 49-year-old coach to make the move.