Assistant coach George Gwozdecky is leaving the Tampa Bay Lightning to pursue other opportunities, general manager Steve Yzerman announced Monday. Gwozdecky was on coach Jon Cooper’s staff for two seasons.
“I have fulfilled my obligation with the Tampa Bay Lightning and I am going to take some time away to consider my next career step,” Gwozdecky said in a statement issued by the team. “I would like to thank owner Jeff Vinik, GM Steve Yzerman, coach Jon Cooper and the entire Lightning staff for two very memorable years.”
Gwozdecky joined the Lightning in August 2013 after serving as the head coach at the University of Denver for 19 seasons.