THE BATTLEFORDS — Through social media and their respective websites, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Battlefords North Stars announced on Sept. 25 that newly selected North Stars Head Coach and General Manager Garry Childerhose has stepped down from his position for personal reasons.
The releases stated, “The team said that out of respect for Childerhose, they will not be making any further statements at this time regarding the resignation.”
Childerhose had spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach for the North Stars before getting the head coaching job. During his time, he helped the team win a league championship and take a trip to the Centennial Cup. The North Stars said they thank Childerhose for his contributions over the past three seasons.
President of the North Stars, Kyle Kellgreen, in the media release adds, “We are in the process and doing our best to get a head coach/GM in place as soon as we can. Until then, Owen Lamb is taking care of the day-to-day and we’re bringing in helpers. Martin Smith will be on the bench on Saturday and we’re going to be running as normal.”
The North Stars organization have assured fans that they will continue to provide further updates on who will be the next head coach and general manager.
