Leonard and Becker “mutually” part ways from Mintos
The Prince Albert Mintos announced on Wednesday, Jan. 27, that they’ll have a new coaching staff moving forward.
In a statement, Mintos president Zenon Markowsky said the team mutually parted ways with head coach Tim Leonard and assistant coach Todd Becker. Assistant coach Brad Bergen will stay on and take over the head coaching duties on an interim basis.
Leonard had won two Telus Cups with the Mintos, becoming national champions in the 2006 and 2007 tournaments. He was on the team for 10 straight seasons, seven as head coach, before leaving to join the Prince Albert Raiders as an assistant, following the 2011-2012 season. After leaving the Raiders, citing personal reasons on Sept. 25, 2014, Leonard rejoined the Mintos just before the 2014-2015 regular season began.
Becker was in his fourth season coaching with the team, after joining the Mintos to begin the 2012-2013 season. Becker was an assistant coach during the Mintos’ third Telus Cup victory in 2014.