May 12, 2008 | 7:30pm ET
Sharks fire head coach Wilson TheFourthPeriod.com
The San Jose Sharks announced today that they have relieved head coach Ron Wilson of his coaching duties.
"Ron helped foster a new era in San Jose Sharks hockey with some record-setting regular season performances," said Sharks GM Doug Wilson. "However, ultimately we have decided that it is time for a different voice and a different approach to lead this team.
"We are proud of what we've accomplished as an organization but we feel that this team is capable of achieving greater success. I want to thank Ron for his level of commitment and desire to make our organization successful. Our entire organization wishes him well."
The Sharks are expected to immediately begin their search for a new bench boss.
Wilson, the sixth head coach in Sharks franchise history, leaves the team as the its all-time coaching leader in wins and winning percentage. In four-plus seasons, the Windsor, Ontario native posted a 206-134-45 regular season record and a .535 winning percentage in 385 games with the Sharks.
