Panthers coach Moore takes top job at Coventry
KEVIN MOORE has quit his post as at Nottingham Panthers to take on the Head Coach role at Coventry Blaze vacated by Danny Stewart.
The 35-year-old arrived at the Motorpoint Arena last summer from
East Coast Hockey League side
Indy Fuel, joining as assistant coach to Jonathan Paredes.
Club officials were hoping Moore would stay on in the role for the next Elite League season, but appreciate the opportunity of a promotion was too good to turn down.
Moore, who is now heading in the opposite direction to new boss Stewart, says he will always look back fondly at his 12 months in the city.
“I would like to thank the Panthers organisation for the opportunity this season and our players for all of their hard work and effort. I have never been a part of such a resilient group of men.
“I would also like to thank the fans for their amazing support last season. The backing they gave the team was something I will never forget and Nottingham will always have a special place in my heart.”
Panthers CEO Omar Pacha added: “We would like to thank Kevin for his time with the club.
“Kevin, along with Rick (Strachan), did a fantastic job in supporting Jonathan Paredes last season and also displayed great leadership and compassion. He was a key component in guiding the players through all the adversity.
“We were hoping to keep Kevin as the assistant coach for next season, but we fully understand his decision to accept an offer to become a head coach at the professional level for the first time in his career.
“We would like to wish Kevin all the best and we look forward to welcoming him back to the Motorpoint Arena, where I am sure he will receive a warm and welldeserved reception.”