Caps Need New Coach

Good luck to Gordie Dwyer in his new role. I would like to see the Viper's Wade Waddell get a well deserved shot to coach the Caps.



Lots of interest in Caps' head coaching position


SUMMERSIDE - Gordie Dwyer wasn't even officially announced as head coach of the P.E.I. Rocket, and interested individuals were expressing interest in the Summerside Western Capitals' head coaching position.

"Obviously, word has been out for a couple of days about Gordie taking the Rocket position," said Capitals director of hockey and business operations Pat McIver. "Honestly, we've had eight or nine quality names come forward wanting to coach the team. That's a positive."
And with the QMJHL finally addressing the Lewiston Maineiacs' rumoured move to Summerside last weekend, it appears the Capitals will indeed be back for their 31st season in the Prince County city.
No. 1 priority
"Obviously, the first thing on our agenda is to get our contract done with the city," said McIver, who confirmed talks have already started. "We're hoping to have that done sooner rather than later. Then we'll turn our attention towards hiring a coach."
McIver would prefer to have a coach in place before the MHL's annual draft in Dieppe, N.B., on June 18, but he added it's not a necessity.
"Obviously, word has been out for a couple of days about Gordie taking the Rocket position. Honestly, we've had eight or nine quality names come forward wanting to coach the team. That's a positive." - Capitals director of hockey and business operations Pat McIver
"We did a lot of homework over the winter, and we have a plan in place going into the draft," said McIver. "We've had some quality people put their names forward expressing an interest in the job, which is great.
"We'll definitely have some good names to go through, and will have a tough decision for sure."
Two seasons
In two seasons with the Capitals, who won this year's playoff championship, Dwyer compiled a regular-season record of 63-32-2-5 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses). Dwyer's post-season record was 17-10.
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