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Former Leaf Mike Van Ryn steps down as Kitchener coach

The Kitchener Rangers had some shocking news yesterday as former Maple Leafs defense man Mike Van Ryn stepped down from his role as head coach, according to The Record.

Van Ryn was working in Kitchener, Ontario while his family remained behind in their Florida home. Van Ryn was with the Rangers organization for three seasons, spending the first two as assistant to Troy Smith.

"It was tough to come to terms with this decision, but it was the right one for my family," said Van Ryn in a news release.