Separation with a bang: Beddoes is no longer national coach

At the beginning of the year, the 49-year-old Canadian was still working in a dual role as coach of HC Bozen and the Italian national team, but since Tuesday he has been completely without a job. After his expulsion from the EBEL club, he also left the Blue Team. The contract was terminated by mutual consent. “Technically and organizationally different views” FISG President Andrea Gios There had been repeated disagreements between Beddoes and the association's top management, most recently because of the test matches during the international break in mid-February that were canceled for organizational reasons. The separation still comes as a surprise two months before the World Cup in Switzerland, especially since Beddoes had unexpectedly led Italy to relegation in the World Group last year.

“We would like to thank Beddoes for its commitment over the past few years,” says association president Andrea Gios and at the same time explains: “In recent weeks, different views have emerged about technical and organizational aspects that have led both sides to terminate the contract.” A duo takes over on an interim basis Giorgio De Bettin (front) and Riku-Petteri Lehtonen are temporarily in charge. © DLife/Multari

For the time being, the coaching tasks will be distributed between the previous assistants, the long-time Cortina captain Giorgio De Bettin and the former Ritten master coach Riku-Petteri Lehtonen. Video coach Diego Scandella also retains his position. However, a new head coach should be found by April 13th, when the Blue Team begins its World Cup preparations in Bolzano.

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