Peter Friesen, the Carolina Hurricanes’ longtime head athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach, will not return to the team next season.
Friesen, who recently completed his 21st year with the organization, did not have his contract renewed, general manager Ron Francis said Friday.
Francis, in his end-of-season press conference on Wednesday, said goaltending coach Dave Marcoux would not have his contract renewed as the team makes changes after missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for an eighth straight season. Marcoux was the goalie coach the past three seasons.
The Canes hired Bill Burniston to a full-time position this past season as an assistant strength coach and fascial stretch therapist.