"After careful considerations I came to the conclusion that it is no longer possible for me to continue as Head Coach of Team Austria while also supervising a team in Switzerland", says the Canadian in a statement.
As the qualification for the Olympic Games 2018 are taking place from September 1 to September 4, the ÖEHV had to decide quickly on their new coaching duo: team manager Alpo Suhonen will serve as their new head coach and Swiss Roger Bader, who has worked for Austria's program since 2014, as assistant coach. (mso)