Tips Hire New Coach - C

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http://www.saultstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1622946

Craig Hartsburg is getting an early birthday present.

According to a reliable source, the former head coach of the Soo Greyhounds, who turns 50 one week from today, has accepted a two-year deal to become head coach of the Western Hockey League’s Everett Silvertips.

A press conference to announce the appointment of Hartsburg, a Stratford, Ont., native who now lives in Echo Bay, is expected to be held sometime this week.

(Side Note: The Tips have announced a Tuesday, 6/23, press conference at 12:30 pm PST).

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http://www.everettsilvertips.com/news/story.cfm?ID=1490

06/22/2009
Silvertips to Introduce Head Coach on Tuesday
Event will be broadcast live over the internet via ustream.tv
Everett Silvertips Press Release

Everett, WA - The Everett Silvertips have scheduled a press conference for 12:30 pm Pacific Time Tuesday afternoon in Conference Room #2 at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena. The event, which will introduce the club's new head coach, is open to the public and the media.

Those expecting to attend should enter the convention center at the intersection of Lombard and Hewitt in downtown Everett, adjacent to the Silvertips' front office. Parking will be available on streets surrounding to the arena as well as city lots at the corner of Wall and Oakes.

Fans and media unable to attend can view the press conference in its entirety live on the internet at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/silvertips-coach.

For all media inquiries, please contact Jon Rosen at (425) 609-2808.

For all ticketing information, including season tickets, mini-plans and group ticketing for the 2009-10 season, please call (425) 252-5100.