Confirmed with Link: Mike Vellucvi named Checkers Head Coach

[Unsustainable]

http://gocheckers.com/articles/features/mike-vellucci-named-charlotte-checkers-head-coach

The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that they have named Mike Vellucci as head coach of the Charlotte Checkers. Vellucci replaces Ulf Samuelsson, who the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks today hired as an assistant coach.

Vellucci, 50, is in his fourth season as the Hurricanes’ assistant general manager, where he oversees scouting and player development. He will continue to serve in that role while coaching the Checkers.

“I couldn't be more thrilled with this hire,†said Checkers owner Michael Kahn. “Mike’s familiarity with our organization will bring both continuity and stability to our quest for the Calder Cup.â€

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[tarheelhockey]

I keep glancing at that name and thinking it's Nick Vitucci.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Perhaps being already in the org, having been a long time coach, and still keeping his AGM title, he'll actually stuck around more than a year. Or our AHL head coaching position is the new defense against the dark arts teaching position

 

[Wolfpuck]

Perhaps being already in the org, having been a long time coach, and still keeping his AGM title, he'll actually stuck around more than a year. Or our AHL head coaching position is the new defense against the dark arts teaching position

I liken it to the drummer for Spinal Tap, with less fatal results, obviously.

 

[A Star is Burns]

That works too

 

[WreckingCrew]

I liken it to the drummer for Spinal Tap, with less fatal results, obviously.

Megadeth band members (other than Mustaine obviously)???