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Paul Maurice resigns as Jets head coach, ending second-longest tenure in NHL

Paul Maurice is no longer at the helm of the Winnipeg Jets.

The team announced on Friday that Maurice has resigned as Jets head coach, adding that assistant Dave Lowry will serve as Winnipeg's interim coach after Maurice's departure.

An emotional Maurice met with the media following the announcement to explain his decision, saying he stepped away because the team needed a new voice.

The JetsTV LIVE Pregame Show presented by Budweiser!#JetsTV’s @MitchellClinton is LIVE with today’s Pregame Show — starting with Paul Maurice at the Matt Frost Media Centre, and followed by General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff.