FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Arizona Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have hired former NHL goaltender Doug Soetaert as the Club’s Western professional scout.
The 59-year-old Soetaert spent the last two seasons in Europe serving as the Head Scout for Red Bull Hockey. Soetaert was responsible for scouting all of Europe’s pro leagues, covering the American Hockey League and evaluating all possible free agents. He worked with Red Bull Munich (DEL) during the 2014-15 season and with Salzburg (Austrian Hockey League) in 2013-14.
From 2002-2012, Soetaert served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Everett Silvertips (WHL).