In a way of moving forward we have received notice that the Powell River Kings have relieved Kent Lewis of his duties effective immediately as Head Coach and GM.

It’s reported that the decision was made by the Board of Directors at a recent meeting of the board and no doubt given the history that Kent has had it could not have been an easy choice by the Board.

Board President Rob Villani stated “We (the Board) just felt this course of action was in the best interests of the Powell River Kings moving forward and  it was an incredibly difficult decision.”

Lewis has been a big part of the Kings organization for around 25 years as first an Assistant Coach, then Head Coach and finally Head Coach/General Manager.

In 2011, Lewis was honoured after recording his 500th win in the BCHL as a Head Coach with Powell River and leaves behind a lasting legacy of player development and on-ice success in Powell River.

Lewis was at the helm for all of the team’s seven (7) Coastal Conference Championships and has helped move countless players onto the NCAA as well as pro hockey and beyond.

The Kings would like to thank Lewis for his years of service to the organization, and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

Assistant Coach Brock Sawyer has been promoted to Interim Head Coach, effective immediately.

He will control the bench as the Kings visit the Wenatchee Wild on Wednesday January 31st. Kyle Bodie to remain on as Assistant Coach.

Personally, I have had several dealings or discussions with Kent and he has always been extremely professional at all times.

I wish him all the best moving forward in whatever career path he chooses to travel.

Thanks to Alex Rawnsley for the press release