The Tampa Bay Lightning and assistant coach George Gwozdecky, formerly the head coach at the University of Denver, have decided to part ways so Gwoz can pursue other opportunities. That opens a spot for a special teams specialist to join Tampa Bay's coaching staff.
The Tampa Bay Lightning and assistant coach George Gwozdecky have agreed to part ways, the team announced today.
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Assistant Coach George Gwozdecky is leaving the Tampa Bay Lightning to pursue other opportunities, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced today. Gwozdecky has been with the Lightning on head coach Jon Cooper's staff for two seasons, most recently helping the franchise to the 2015 Eastern Conference Championship and a berth in the Stanley Cup Final.