Ducks Dump Wilson

Ron Wilson, who led the Mighty Ducks to the NHL playoffs in only their fourth season, won’t be back for a fifth. Citing “philosophical differences,” team officials decided not to renew Wilson’s contract.

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“Ron’s a good coach and he’s a good quote. It’s a bad day.”

General Manager Jack Ferriera

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“I’ve always wanted to stay here and tried to make that known. I can’t control what other people say or newspapers write.”

Ron Wilson

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Wilson’s Ducks Record

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Season Record Points 1993-94 33-46-5 71 1994-95 16-27-5 37 1995-96 35-39-8 78 1996-97* 36-33-13 85

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* Playoff record: 4-7

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Possible Wilson Successors

Former Kings coach Robbie Ftorek

Ducks assistant Walt Kyle

Former San Jose coach and Ducks assistant Al Sims

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Source: Mighty Ducks, Times reports