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CALGARY – Sean Burke and Ron Francis were named co-directors of the Canadian team at the Spengler Cup next month, while Kevin Dineen will lead the coaching staff of the team.
Hockey Canada said in a statement that Gordie Dwyer and Mike Kitchen will be badisting Dineen for the December 26-31 tournament in Davos, Switzerland.
Burke was the General Manager of the 2018 Canadian Olympic men's hockey team, which won the bronze medal in Pyeongchang, South Korea. He has also coached the Canadian teams that have won the last two Spengler Cup titles and has also been part of Canada's leadership at the last four world championships.
Francis spent 12 seasons in management with the Carolina Hurricanes, as Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager from 2014 to 18.
"Sean and Ron bring so much to the table, so it was obvious to us to integrate them," said Tom Renney, President and CEO of Hockey Canada, in a statement. "Not only do they have years of experience as players and leaders, but they are both former Team Canada decorated members, they know what it means to play for Canada and what it means to play for Canada. It takes to succeed. "
Dineen led the Canadian women's team to the gold medal at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, and led Canada to the bronze medal at the 2014 World Under-18 Championship.
Canada begins its quest for a fourth consecutive title at the Spengler Cup on December 26 against host HC Davos. Canada has won the tournament 15 times since its first participation in 1984.
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