San Jose Sharks name Warsofsky new head coach

SAN JOSE — Ryan Warsofsky has been named the new head coach of the San Jose Sharks.

Warsofsky is the 11th head coach in Sharks franchise history and will be formally introduced on Monday at SAP Center in San Jose.

“We’re very excited to announce Ryan as the 11th head coach of the San Jose Sharks,” Sharks general manager Mike Grier said in a statement. “His track record of success at nearly every level of hockey as a head and assistant coach speaks for itself.

‘Ryan knows our existing group well, has the respect of the players who he will be working with, and will be a great teacher for the young players who will be joining our organization.”

“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement to be named as the head coach of the San Jose Sharks,” said Warsofsky. “This a tremendous opportunity to continue to be part of a well-respected organization, and my family and I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter.”

Warsofsky, 36, is entering his third season with the Sharks organization, serving as Assistant Coach for the previous two seasons.

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