Adam Purner has been promoted to the NHL as a video coach for the Seattle Kraken after two years with the Hershey Bears. Under Purner's guidance, the Bears achieved an impressive 141-53-12-10 record and won consecutive Calder Cups in 2023 and 2024. The Bears also announced that multiple key players and head coach Todd Nelson have departed, indicating a shift towards a younger team for the upcoming season. High-profile prospects are expected to fill vital roles in the next season under new head coach Derek King.
Adam Purner played a vital role as video coach for the Hershey Bears, achieving a remarkable .704 points percentage through 216 games and leading the team to consecutive Calder Cups.
Purner's promotion to the NHL with the Seattle Kraken marks a significant career milestone, as he joins a staff that includes Tim Ohashi, a former video coach for the Washington Capitals.
The Bears are undergoing substantial turnover with the departure of Purner, head coach Todd Nelson, and several players, indicating a shift towards a younger roster for the upcoming season.
Hershey Bears' success, including nine consecutive playoff series wins and back-to-back championships, exemplifies the effective coaching under former guidance, making the transition period even more crucial.
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