Wellington Dukes GM moves on as team announces new roles

The Wellington Dukes have announced a change to their front office.

In a statement today, the OJHL team says that General Manager Todd Reid has resigned “to further develop his skills as a hockey executive and coach.”

Head Coach Derek Smith will now wear another hat and be the new VP of Hockey Operations. He has also agreed to a new five-year contact.

Assistant Coach Tyler Longo will also have another title, as the new Director of Player Personnel.

Head Scout Rob Ridgley will now be the General Manager.

Don Cotton will continue his role as Assistant GM.

The team is reportedly back in the rink practicing as the area has since emerged from the province-wide lockdown to the green/least restrictive zone, under the COVID-19 Response Framework.

The Ontario Junior Hockey has not announced if the regular season will start.

The Wellington Dukes played the Trenton Golden Hawks during an exhibition series in the fall, with extensive COVID-19 protocols and rules in place.