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| This isn't a surprise since Darren Rumble talked about it last week, but Rumble was officially introduced as Norfolk's coach and Alan May as his assistant. Mike Butters also was named general manager. Here is the announcement from the team: "Mike Butters is a lifetime hockey man with extended experience as a player, manager and owner," Lightning vice president of hockey operations Brian Lawton said. "He is a meticulous evaluator of talent and his knowledge of the game will prove to be a valuable asset for the Admirals as we try to return them to the top of the standings. Darren Rumble has done an excellent job as an assistant the previous three seasons. His coaching responsibilities have increased during that time and we feel he is ready to take the next step. His ability to communicate with players and his experience behind the bench make him an ideal coach in Norfolk. "May brings an extensive knowledge of the game of hockey as a player and coach. He will be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of our top prospects and hone their skills to prepare them for the NHL. Alan's coaching style is such that we feel confident in his abilities to develop our minor league talent." A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Butters has spent over 16 years in the pro and junior hockey ranks as a player, coach, general manager and owner. Butters has served as president, co-owner and associate coach of the Helena Bighorns junior A team for the pa ... |
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