Hockey head coach relieved of duties at conclusion of 2009-10 season

By Katrina Murphy
Sports Editor

On Thursday, Western Michigan University athletics announced that Jim Culhane will be relieved of his duties as head coach of the men’s hockey team.

He will , however, continue to be a part of the university. Culhane will transition from the role of head coach into a role within the fundraising and development programs at WMU.

WMU Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard released the following statement regarding the matter: “After a very diligent evaluation of our hockey program, we have made the decision to move toward a new direction in terms of the leadership of Bronco hockey.”

Culhane will finish out the current season and a national search to find a new head coach for the program will begin shortly, according to the statement.

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