Hurricanes appoint another new head coach and GM
Posted Nov 28, 2016 11:02:02 AM.
Last Updated Nov 28, 2016 11:04:49 AM.
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With just under a month before the NBL Canada season tips off, the Halifax Hurricanes have hired a new head coach and general manager.
Two months ago the Hurricanes appointed Kevin Keathley to those positions but the teams says he has stepped down for personal reasons.
Mike Leslie will now be the bench boss for the upcoming season.
“I am very appreciative and look forward to joining the highly successful Halifax Hurricanes organization,” said Leslie in a news release.
“Nova Scotia, and Halifax, has a long and storied tradition of excellence in basketball at all levels and I look forward to continuing to build on that legacy through our work in the community and with the Hurricanes.”
Leslie is an Amherst native and was an assistant coach with the Island Storm.
The defending champions face off against the Moncton Miracles on home court for their first game of the season on Boxing Day.
