According to multiple sources, including David Drew of the Kalamazoo Gazette, Western Michigan University is set to hire former NHL head coach Andy Murray to become the Broncos’ new head coach.
Murray is replacing Jeff Blashill who left the team this offseason to take an assistant coaching job with the Detroit Red Wings.
Blashill’s assistants Pat Ferschweiler and Rob Facca are expected to remain on as assistant coaches with the team since they are also signed on for next season.
Western Michigan has already scheduled a noon press conference on Tuesday at the Seelye Center to announce the hiring of Murray.
Murray, 60, has 10 seasons of head coaching experience in the National Hockey League, with the Los Angeles Kings (1999-2006) and, most recently, the St. Louis Blues (2006-10). He compiled a career record of 333-278-58-71.
Source: Kalamazoo Gazette