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Railers announce removal of head coach as team prepares for strong finish

November 8, 2024   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Tottenham Railers have announced that head coach Jesse Gatt will no longer be with the team for the remainder of the season.

“This decision reflects the organization’s commitment to positioning the Railers for a strong finish this season and delivering the highest level of competitive hockey for our fans,” the club said in a statement.

“This was not an easy decision, but one we felt was necessary to give our team the best chance for success as we move forward,” said Michael Prock, Railers’ general manager. “We are grateful for Jesse’s contributions and dedication to the Railers and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”

In the interim, Prock will step in to lead the team while the organization evaluates long-term options. The Railer’s focus remains on fostering a competitive and resilient team culture that drives both performance on the ice and pride within the community.

The decision came after a series of losses, including a 10-7 loss to the Durham Roadrunners in Oshawa followed by a 3-2 loss to Durham on the Railer’s home ice. The Roadrunners had a record of 2-9-0 before the series.

The Railers played in front of a large crowd of Beeton Stingers players who turned out for Stingers Night at the arena on Saturday, Nov. 2.

The Railers welcomed BAA executive, Meredith Nebel, Sonny Scott and Dougie Kowalinski, along with U7 player, Ryker Scott, who performed the ceremonial puck drop.

The Railers return to home ice at the Tottenham Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 9, to host the Niagara Predators.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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