 It's a change the Grand Rapids hockey community maybe didn't see coming after the boys team won state this past season, but after Trent Klatt stepped down for personal reasons, Grand Rapids native and assistant coach Chris Marinucci was quickly named his replacement. He's been on he's been on the team the past two season and played for the Thunderhawks back in 1990. He then took the eyes for Minnesota to lose the next four years where the Hobie Baker Award in 1994 as the NCAA's top player was extremely excited to return to the place where it all began. It's quite an honor to be the coach of this team. There's a rich tradition here in Grand Rapids and we have a really unique fan base here and I think one of the best fan bases in Minnesota so it's a real honor for me. I grew up in this town I came through the program I played here at high school and I've been part of this program coaching the youth for about 15 years and two years ago Trent took over and asked me to join his staff and I did and it kind of rolled from there. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.