Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 7/6/12
From Press Release
The Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) named former player Thomas Hajek the team’s defensive coordinator for the upcoming 2013 season. Last year’s defensive coordinator Blane Harrison will remain with the team as the offensive coordinator next season.
Hajek, who played eight seasons as a defenseman for the Wings, will replace last year’s defensive coordinator Jimmy Milligan.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the Wings coaching staff next season as the team’s defensive coordinator,” said Hajek. “Being part of the Wings organization for much of the last decade, I’m very familiar with the high expectations of the owners and fans on and off the field. I look forward to the challenge of helping the team win as a coach rather than a player.”
“We talked to Tom last year with respect to joining the coaching staff when he decided to retire from playing,” said Head Coach Johnny Mouradian. “Everyone knows what Tom means to this organization, he is a character athlete and his passion, knowledge of the game and living in the market aligns perfectly. We are going to miss Jim Milligan in so many ways. Jim worked extremely hard on all fronts and this move in no way reflects on anything that Jim did or did not do while he was with the organization.”
Hajek finishes his nine-year playing career with 126 games played, seven goals, 46 assists and a team-record 390 penalty minutes.
2013 SEASON TICKETS
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WINGS LACROSSE CAMPS
July 16-19, 2012 – The Shipley School
Limited spots are available! Campers will learn from Wings players Kevin Crowley and Dan Dawson! For more information follow visit www.WingsLacrosseCamps.com.
