Edmonton, AB (Sports Network) - The Edmonton Oilers have called a news
conference for 11 a.m. (et) today, when it's expected they will name Ralph
Krueger their new head coach.
The 52-year-old Krueger, who has been an associate coach for the Oilers the
last two years, was the coach of Switzerland's men's ice hockey team, starting
from the 1997-98 season through the conclusion of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Prior to being hired by the Oilers, he spent time with the Carolina Hurricanes
as a scouting consultant.
The Oilers, who last season finished with a 32-40-10 record for 74 points --
second lowest in the NHL behind only Columbus, did not renew the contract of
head coach Tom Renney.
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