Gretzky Returns to Coyotes Bench

[doaner]

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - Phoenix Coyotes Managing Partner-Head Coach Wayne Gretzky announced today that he will be returning as head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. Gretzky will be behind the bench tonight when the Coyotes play the San Jose Sharks at the HP Pavilion. Gretzky left the team on Dec. 17 to be with his mother Phyllis who passed away on Dec. 19.

“I am excited to be back behind the bench,” said Gretzky. "I am very fortunate to have a great coaching staff and would like to thank Rick Tocchet, Barry Smith and Rick Bowness for all their help while I was away with my family. I would also like to thank Steve Ellman for all his support and my players for all their hard work and understanding throughout this difficult time.”

[The Bully]

NO! NO! NO! NO!

[jkidd]

Good to see him try and move on and take the right steps in doing so. Being with the team will give him some extra support outside of his family and should help him in the grieving process.