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The Capitals have promoted Patrick Wellar to their NHL coaching staff on an interim basis, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. It will be his first NHL role after spending the past several years working as an assistant for Washington’s AHL affiliate in Hershey.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Wild hire former NHL head coach to AHL role

The Minnesota Wild have announced they’ve hired Greg Cronin to be the next head coach of the AHL’s Iowa Wild. Cronin will move to the role after spending the last two seasons as the coach of the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

AHL’s Iowa Wild hire Greg Cronin as head coach

The Iowa Wild have filled their head coaching vacancy with a relatively notable name. Greg Cronin, who most recently spent the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons as head coach of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks, has been tapped to replace Brett McLean behind the bench in Iowa.

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Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / June 23

Ex-Ducks coach Greg Cronin to lead AHL's Iowa Wild

Former Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin on Monday was named head coach of the Iowa Wild, the Minnesota Wild's American Hockey League affiliate. Cronin, 62, was fired by the Ducks on April 19 after compiling a 62-87-15 record in two seasons.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 20

Report: Wild hiring recently-fired NHL head coach to lead AHL affiliate

The Minnesota Wild appear to be closing in on hiring the next head coach for their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. According to The Athletic's Michael Russo, former Anaheim Ducks head coach Greg Cronin will take over in Iowa.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / June 20

Report: Iowa Wild Closing in on New Head Coach

The Iowa Wild didn’t reach the Calder Cup playoffs. They finished with a 27-37-6-2 record and 62 points. This was eight points out of a playoff spot. The team missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Greg Cronin Breaks Silence on Ducks' Joel Quenneville Decision

Greg Cronin helped the Anaheim Ducks jump in the standings with a 21-point improvement this past season. But instead of him staying on to continue coaching, Anaheim decided that it was time to let him go.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

How Could the Anaheim Ducks Reconfigure the Team This Offseason?

As evidenced by the recent firing of head coach Greg Cronin, the Anaheim Ducks are looking to make significant moves this offseason to better their team as they enter yet another season in their long-standing rebuild.

Anaheim Ducks News / House of Hockey / May 4

Fired Anaheim Ducks Coach Greg Cronin Accuses Media of Malicious Representation

Greg Cronin was recently fired by the Anaheim Ducks, and now he's fired shots at the media for the way he was represented as the teams Head Coach. While

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

The Ducks are the next team to watch on the coaching market

After lackluster 2024-25 regular season, the Anaheim Ducks fired head coach Greg Cronin on April 19. Cronin’s dismissal follows his second season with the Ducks in which the team finished with a 35-37-10 record and 16 points shy of the second wildcard seed in the Western Conference.

Anaheim Ducks News / Blade of Steel / April 28

Former Anaheim Ducks Head Coach Greg Cronin Reveals Where He'd Like To Work Next

In a recent interview, Greg Cronin, who was fired by the Anaheim Ducks, revealed in which NHL organization he'd like to pursue his career. The Anaheim Ducks organization decided to fire their head coach Greg Cronin less than two weeks ago, following two seasons spent at the bottom of the rankings.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Greg Cronin Interested In Bruins Head Coaching Job

Former Ducks head coach Greg Cronin would enthusiastically pick up the phone if considered for the Bruins’ head coaching opening, he told the Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul Dupont.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Why the Ducks fired Greg Cronin

After two seasons on the job, Anaheim Ducks head coach Greg Cronin was fired Saturday. The news came after the Ducks wrapped up the 2024-25 season with a 35-37-10 showing and 16 points back of the second wildcard spot in the Western Conference.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

The Sheet Blog: NHL coaching’s near-impossible feat

As the coaching carousel got wound up this weekend with the firings of Peter Laviolette in New York along with Anaheim Ducks bench boss Greg Cronin, I

Anaheim Ducks News / LAFB Network / April 19

Anaheim Ducks Move On From Head Coach After Two Seasons

The NHL Playoffs begin today, and the Anaheim Ducks will not be participating for the 8th straight season. While Greg Cronin has only been with the team as head coach for two seasons, General Manager Pat Verbeek decided that it was time to head in a different direction.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Ducks Fire Head Coach Greg Cronin

The first move of the 2025 NHL offseason coaching carousel spun on Saturday morning. Before 8 AM local time, the Anaheim Ducks announced that Greg Cronin would not return for a third season as head coach for the franchise.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

Ducks 'Need a Change', Fire Greg Cronin as Head Coach

The Anaheim Ducks have fired head coach Greg Cronin. Cronin, who had one year remaining on his contract, was in his second season behind the bench. He finished with a 62-87-15 record this season and coached the Ducks in the midst of a rebuild attempt.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / April 19

Anaheim Ducks Fire Head Coach Greg Cronin

The Anaheim Ducks announced that Greg Cronin will not return as head coach, marking another major change in their ongoing rebuild. The Anaheim Ducks announced Saturday morning that head coach Greg Cronin has been relieved of his duties.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / April 19

Ducks dismiss head coach Greg Cronin after 2 seasons

The Anaheim Ducks fired Greg Cronin on Saturday morning after two seasons as their head coach. Cronin, 61, posted a 62-87-15 record in Anaheim after accepting the position -- his first as an NHL head coach -- on June 5, 2023.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

NHL Rumours: Cronin, Ducks, Sharks, Oilers, Hurricanes, Nikishin

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks have fired head coach Greg Cronin after two seasons, what could be next for them? Elsewhere, the San Jose Sharks are apparently willing to move the first-overall pick if they are lucky enough to land it in the draft lottery.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Ducks fire head coach Greg Cronin

The Anaheim Ducks have fired head coach Greg Cronin, reports Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. Cronin’s dismissal follows his second season with the Ducks in which the team finished with a 35-37-10 record and 16 points shy of the second wildcard seed in the Western Conference.

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Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

Anaheim Ducks Surge: Greg Cronin’s Coaching Under Fire

The Anaheim Ducks have been on a surprising run of form that has caught the attention of both league observers and fans alike. As the team rides this unexpected

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 23

Fresh off of spirited rally, Ducks take aim at Golden Knights

Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin had the perfect pep talk for his team entering the third period of Sunday night's game against the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / September 21, 2024

Ducks’ Greg Cronin Has Options Ahead of Second Year as Head Coach

Training camps across the NHL are officially underway, which means everyone from owners, management, coaching staff, players, media, and everyone in between have gathered at practice facilities across North America in anticipation of the 2024-25 season.