US EditionPWHL Seattle Taps Steve O’Rourke as the Expansion Team’s First Coach
- On Friday, Steve O'Rourke was announced as the head coach for Seattle's new PWHL team, which will begin play in its first season this fall.
- O'Rourke has accumulated more than a decade and a half of coaching expertise, recently serving in the junior circuit with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL, and declined an assistant coaching offer from Coachella Valley.
- Seattle's roster is still forming but features key players like four-time Olympian Hilary Knight, the first signing two weeks ago during the league's expansion.
- General manager Meghan Turner highlighted O'Rourke's strong hockey intellect, clear vision, and dedication to player development, expressing enthusiasm as he takes on the role of Seattle’s inaugural head coach for the PWHL.
- O'Rourke expressed excitement about working with top players and helping shape a thriving professional league that has seen strong growth in the Pacific Northwest.
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PWHL Seattle names Steve O'Rourke as first coach
SEATTLE -- PWHL Seattle named Steve O'Rourke as the expansion franchise's first head coach on Friday.
PWHL Seattle Names Steve O'Rourke as Inaugural Head Coach
Eleven days after the expansion draft, and four days after the opening of free agency, PWHL Seattle has named their first coach in franchise history, tabbing Steve O’Rourke as their bench boss. “We’re proud to welcome Steve as the first head coach in PWHL Seattle’s history,” said Meghan Turner, Seattle’s General Manager. “He brings a great hockey mind, a clear vision for the game, and a strong commitment to developing both our team and our playe…
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