Maple Grove Senior High Head Hockey Coach Stefano Won’t Return Next Season

Following a season of a reported suspension of players, Gary Stefano will no longer be the head coach of the Maple Grove Senior High boys varsity hockey team.

Osseo School District School/Community Relations Director Barbara Olson released the following statement via email to Patch Feb. 28:

The district can confirm that Mr. Stefano will not return as head hockey coach next year.

Maple Grove Senior High administrators are looking forward to hearing stakeholder perspectives as the school begins the process of hiring a new head hockey coach. 

No details were provided by the school district if the coaching change came as a result of resignation, noncontract renewal or other circumstances. Patch could not reach Stefano for comment.

Olson told Patch a timeline has not yet been determined regarding the stakeholder feedback and hiring process.

The news of coaching change reportedly came on the heels of the final season game against Centennial High School Feb. 27 in which Maple Grove Senior High lost.  StarTribune.com reported Stefano informed the players he would not be returning next season following the loss Wednesday evening.

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