RALEIGH, N.C. -- Bill Peters, the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes has resigned.
A search for a new coach will begin immediately.
- Peters has been coach since June 2014.
- His record in four seasons is 137-138-53
- He says he looks forward to his next challenge.
"I have a lot of respect for Bill as a person and coach. We thank him for his time with the Hurricanes and wish him success in whatever comes next," said Owner/CEO/Governor Tom Dundon in a press statement.
"I want to thank Tom Dundon, Peter Karmanos and Ron Francis for the trust they put in me to lead the team. I feel the incoming general manager should have the ability to hire his own head coach. I also want to thank Don Waddell and the entire front office and PNC Arena staff. This business requires hard work and long hours, and I greatly appreciate the efforts of the many people I have worked alongside during the past four years We enjoyed our time in Raleigh, and my family will always feel a connection to North Carolina. I feel like this is a good time to move on, and I am looking forward to my next challenge," said Peters.
Named head coach in June 2014, Peters compiled a record of 137-138-53 in four seasons.