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TSN.ca Staff
5/29/2007 4:27:01 PM

Kevin Constantine has moved one step closer to a return to the NHL.

The former head coach of the San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils has been named the new coach of the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League.

The Aeros are affiliated with the Minnesota Wild.

"A development team requires a leader who will teach the players the game, while at the same time instilling the discipline, accountability and hard work required to play in the NHL for this organization," said Wild Assistant General Manager/Hockey Operations Tom Lynn, who also serves as Aeros General Manager.

"Kevin has a demonstrated record of all of these elements. In addition, he has had success coaching at all levels of hockey, and in particular, in developing younger players."

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