New Wilkes-Barre/Scranton head coach Mike Vellucci visited the Penguins' practice facility, the Toyota SportsPlex, for the first time on Monday.
Vellucci spoke with local media while he was there:
New #WBSPens head coach @mike_vellucci spent some time talking to the local media today about his path to NEPA, his first impressions of his new home, and his hockey philosophy. Check it out here. pic.twitter.com/qrIjHr7V5A
— WBS Penguins (@WBSPenguins) August 27, 2019
Vellucci was impressed by the the team facilities, namely the large weight room and the teaching areas for studying film.
When speaking about Wilkes-Barre's roster for the coming season, Vellucci said "I'm here to win. I'm here to develop and win, and you can do both. I think you have to do both for the organization. We want to develop winners, and we want to develop guys who will do whatever it takes to win."
Vellucci also spoke about his experience winning the Calder Cup last season with Charlotte, but said "it's over, I'm moving on. ... I'm really happy to be a Penguin."
It's been an exciting couple of weeks for @mike_vellucci - but now he's ready to move forward with the #WBSPens. Look for extended video from the coach's press availability tonight. pic.twitter.com/AvPUoHiCbM
— WBS Penguins (@WBSPenguins) August 26, 2019
