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SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls Stampede is excited to announce the hiring of Ryan Cruthers as the team’s newest Head Coach. Cruthers joins the Stampede as the tenth Head Coach in team history after spending the last year at the helm of the Fayetteville Marksmen of the Southern Professional Hockey League in Fayetteville, N.C. Under his leadership, both as Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations, the Marksmen marked a record of 31-19-6-0 and landed a spot in the SPHL Playoffs.
“First, I would like to thank the ownership and staff for putting their trust in me to be the next head coach of the Stampede,” said Cruthers. “I am excited to return to the Sioux Falls community after spending the 2022-23 season here and getting to know our passionate fan base.” He continued, “it’s clear what the Stampede vision is as an organization and I am excited to help lead it in that direction. Tony and his scouting staff have attracted top tier talent that we will continue to develop daily on an individual basis while working towards our team goals.”
“We are thrilled to have Ryan back with the Stampede,” said Stampede General Manager and Vice President of Hockey Operations Tony Gasparini. “In his short time with us a year ago, he showed a tremendous work ethic and dedication towards our players and their individual development, both on the ice and as young men.” Prior to the move to Fayetteville, Cruthers served as an assistant coach of the Stampede during the 2022-23 season.
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