The Northern Manitoba Blizzard has announced the hiring of Derek Puttick as their new Assistant Coach, joining newly appointed Head Coach and GM Ty Valin.

The announcement was made this past Saturday. Derek brings an impressive resume with 45 years of experience across nearly every aspect of the game — including roles as a scout, player, mentor, board member, instructor, and coach.

Over the past nine years behind the bench, Puttick has been part of five league championships and earned a provincial silver medal. Most recently, he served as a coach with the Wisconsin Riverkings of the USPHL.