DETROIT ~ The Detroit Red Wings today announced a change in hockey operations leadership, with Steve Yzerman transitioning from his role as Executive Vice President and General Manager.
Yzerman will continue serving the organization as senior advisor to the governor and CEO, Chris Ilitch. A search for a new head of hockey operations is underway.
“Steve’s lifetime of contributions to the Red Wings has meant more to this franchise than words can truly express, and I have the highest level of respect for his continued commitment to our organization,” Ilitch said. “We are thankful for Steve’s hard work and dedication as General Manager and are grateful knowing Steve will remain where he belongs – here with the Red Wings family.”
The Red Wings will begin a search to find its next leader of hockey operations, led by Ilitch. Both internal and external candidates will be considered.
In the interim, Yzerman will remain in his current role to facilitate the day-to-day of hockey operations and ensure a seamless transition until his successor is named. Yzerman will serve in an advisory capacity on the search committee for a new hockey operations leader; the search committee will also include Ilitch Sports + Entertainment President & CEO, Ryan Gustafson, along with other leaders.
