Kevin Constantine kicked to the curb by Wenatchee Wild

The WHL's Wenatchee Wild made the decision to suspend head coach Kevin Constantine indefinitely following a complaint having been filed regarding his conduct. And following an investigation that found he had made "derogatory comments of a discriminatory nature", the next step has been taken.

Constantine has officially been terminated, and it will be associate head coach Chris Clark and assistant coach Andrew Sarauer taking over his duties until a more permanent replacement can be found. 

"Earlier today, Wenatchee Wild management and the WHL Security Network met with the players to address the situation and offer support," the statement explaining Constantine's initial suspension read. "The WHL will take all necessary steps to protect the player experience and ensure strict compliance with WHL Regulations and Policies."

Constantine has coaching experience in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils. Last season, he worked overseas coaching Szekeshfehervar Alba Volan in Austria. 

“We could not be more excited to have Kevin Constantine leading us on the ice and committed to the Wenatchee Wild for the next four years,” said Wenatchee general manager Bliss Littler in a statement at the time of the hire. “Kevin has been a proven winner at every level he has coached, and his winning record in the NHL and WHL as a head coach is very impressive. Kevin is looked at as one of the great teachers in the game, both on the ice and off the ice in developing young men. One current NHL coach told me he feels we are getting the best version of Kevin Constantine. As the Wild move on to our next chapter in the WHL, we feel Kevin is the perfect fit for our players and our organization.”

Constantine found himself in hot water in the past, when he made his players ride the bus after a loss in full gear as punishment for their poor play.

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