Vancouver Canucks Name Richard Seeley General Manager of Abbotsford and Assistant GM

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has named Richard Seeley General Manager of the Abbotsford Canucks and Assistant General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks. Seeley spent the past eight seasons as the General Manager of the Ontario Reign (AHL), leading the team to a historic season with a franchise-best 47-20-3-2 record and 99 points. Prior to joining the Reign, Seeley spent three years as Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations of the ECHL's Manchester Monarchs, compiling a record of 117-73-26 and qualifying for the Kelly Cup Playoffs in his three seasons. Seeley was originally selected by the LA Kings in the sixth round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft and appeared in 340 games in the Kings system, serving as captain of the AHL's Manchester Monarchs during the 2003.04 and 2005.06 seasons. Johnson praised Seeley's ability to create an environment that eliminates excuses and sets players up for success, citing his experience and winning mentality as key factors in his decision. Seeley's appointment is seen as a positive move for the Vancouver Canucks, bringing a proven track record of success to the team's front office.