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SPORTS - Booth out as Prairie Thunder coach
05/15/2008 13:18:06
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| Derek Booth compiled a 56-83-13 record in two seasons as the Prairie Thunder's first head coach. |
By Eric Stock
The Bloomington Prairie Thunder have announced the team is not renewing the contract of head coach Derek Booth, the first head coach in franchise history. He compiled a 56-83-13 record in two seasons. The Prairie Thunder compiled a record of 25-56-6 in the team's first season in 2006 - in the United Hockey League. In 2007, the Prairie Thunder was 31-38-7 in the International Hockey League. The team finished in last place both seasons.
Prairie Thunder General Manager Jerry McBurney says it was a difficult decision, but the team just didn't produce on the ice.
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McBurney thanked Booth for his efforts to get the franchise off the ground.
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McBurney said the team will begin a national search for its next coach immediately.
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