Coyotes name Steve Sullivan director of player development
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The changes continue in Arizona.
Coyotes general manager John Chayka announced the club has promoted Steve Sullivan to director of player development, signing him to a multi-year contract extension in the process.
Sullivan served as the team’s development coach over the past two seasons, working with coaches and players in the Coyotes’ minor league system.
"Steve has done an excellent job monitoring and developing our top prospects the past two seasons," said Chayka. "We are pleased with his work and he is very deserving of this promotion."
Sullivan recorded 747 points in 1,011 NHL games.
Newell Brown has also been signed to a multi-year contract extension to continue his role as the team's assistant coach.
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