ANAHEIM, Calif. –
Anaheim Geese basic supervisor Bob Murray resigned a day after he was positioned on administrative depart amid an investigation into his office conduct.
Murray plans to enter a remedy program for alcohol abuse, the workforce and Murray stated in a press release Wednesday.
The 66-year-old Murray has been with the group since 2005 and has run the hockey operations since November 2008, the third-longest lively tenure for a GM within the NHL.
“I wish to apologize to anybody adversely affected by my habits,” Murray stated. “I vow to make modifications to my life, beginning with enrolling in a remedy program. … As I step away from the Geese, I’ll focus my consideration on the place it ought to be: bettering my life for the betterment of my household and mates.”
Jeff Solomon, who joined the Geese’ entrance workplace in Could, shall be Anaheim’s basic supervisor whereas the membership seeks a everlasting substitute, homeowners Henry and Susan Samueli stated in a press release. The search might final till the offseason subsequent yr.
The Samuelis stated they “apologize on behalf of the group to anybody affected by misconduct from Bob. We anticipate each member of our group to be handled with respect and won’t stand for abuse of any variety. … Whereas we don’t condone his conduct, we totally assist his efforts to enhance his bodily and psychological well being by asking for assist.”
