Gem City Aviators - Name New Coach

The Gem City Aviators General Manager took steps towards hiring a new coach. In a news conference Today, Seth Iiames named Shawn Mayzes to the vacant coaching duties. The team had flown back to Gem City to resume training locally. "I requested that the camp be moved back to Gem City as I wanted the players to get used to the Ice at the EJ Nutter Center. It was imperative that we get back as soon as possible. Now the real camp starts, and it will be a test of who can survive." Quoted the new coach Shawn Mayzes.

The move makes this Mr. Mayzes second coaching duties of his career. He was last a coach for the Stockholm Vikings, of the now defunct DMFHL. "I loved the Vikings, I was so proud to be a Viking, and now I am excited to bring that feeling over to the Aviators organization. I do miss the guys from that (Vikings) team, as we had a strong bond, but I truly feel the Aviators can achieve and eclipse the bond and goals of the Vikes." Said Mayzes about his new job.

When asked about his playing duties colliding with his coaching duties he had this to say. "When I coached the Vikes I was on the 3rd line, I will place myself in the line-up where my play leads me, if I start the season slow, I will have no problem benching myself. The Aviators have shown me a ton of confidence in me, and I will be doing everything in my power to take advantage of this opportunity."

Seth Iiames was available for comment directly after the announcement. "I feel that separation of the two jobs will greatly benefit the team. I felt as though I couldn't fulfill both obligations as Coach and GM. Most can't, look at Doug MacLean, and everyone's favourite person Glen Sather. They can't devote enough time to fulfill each position. So I proudly take the coach hat off and hand it to my good friend Shawn, who will without a doubt do his job for the team. I felt it was important to leave the coaching part to someone the team respected, and the community valued. I will be in the office making sure things run smoothly from now on, and spreading the workload amongst the team."