Trent Whitfield named new head coach of Providence Bruins

The Providence Bruins have appointed Trent Whitfield as their new head coach, effective immediately. Whitfield, who has been an assistant coach with the team for the past 10 seasons, succeeds Ryan Mougenel, who left to join the Vancouver Canucks. During his tenure, Whitfield contributed to a successful run, highlighted by a league-best record of 54-16-2-0 last season. Ryan Ward will also join the coaching staff as an assistant. Whitfield expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and emphasized his commitment to player development and continuing the team's competitive success. The Bruins are set to begin their season on October 2 against Utica, marking the start of a new chapter.

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