The Corpus Christi IceRays are no longer the lone coachless franchise in the CHL, as Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Coach Paul Fixter has signed with the Kitchener Rangers as their associate coach and assistant general manager. The Rangers play in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the major junior tiers, and won the OHL title in their most recent season.
I don't think a lot of people saw this coming, and now the Bees are going to have to hire their fourth coach in just six seasons. Brian Sandalow will have updates on his blog throughout the day, but for now, here's his first story on Fixter's departure.
As shocking as this story may be, it's nothing compared to the news coming out of Jefferson, Iowa, as Rob Guinn was tragically killed in a car accident on Saturday. Guinn, who started his career in the WPHL, played with both the New Mexico Scorpions and Tulsa Oilers of the CHL. He was only 32 years old and is survived by his wife and five-month-old daughter. The CHL website has more info and a quote from Commissioner Duane Lewis here.
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