BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have fired general manager Peter Chiarelli just days after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons.
President Cam Neely and Chief Executive Charlie Jacobs have scheduled a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the decision.
Chiarelli served as general manager for nine seasons, and helped put together a team that won the Stanley Cup in 2011 and reached the finals again in 2013.
Neely said in a statement an interim general manager will not be named at this time and the search for a new hire will begin immediately.
Neely’s statement said the team was “grateful for Peter’s service” and “His efforts undoubtedly helped the team achieve great success during his tenure” and “helped restore the proud tradition of Boston Bruins hockey.”
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