ANAHEIM, Calif. (KNX) — The Anaheim Ducks announced Thursday the appointment of Pat Verbeek to the role of general manager. Verbeek had previously been the assistant general manager for the Detroit Red Wings.
"We are delighted to welcome Pat Verbeek to our community to guide our hockey club as the next general manager of the Anaheim Ducks," team owners Henry and Susan Samueli said in a joint statement. "Pat's outstanding work ethic and vast knowledge of the game as a successful executive and player throughout his 35-plus years in the NHL make him an outstanding fit to lead us forward. He brings a unique pedigree, having vast experience and serving in integral leadership roles for championship teams as both a player and executive at the NHL level."
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Verbeek, 57, will replace Bob Murray, who resigned in November after allegations surfaced of professional misconduct.
"It's an honor and a privilege to be named general manager of the Anaheim Ducks," Verbeek said in a statement on Thursday. "My family and I are looking forward to becoming part of the Orange County community. I'd like to express my gratitude to Henry and Susan, and the search committee for a first-class experience during this process and belief in my vision.”
"The Ducks are a championship organization with world-class facilities, and I look forward to working with our entire staff to build on the foundation in place to construct a championship team our fans will be proud of on and off the ice,” Verbeek said.
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