The Grand Rapids Griffins have introduced their 11th head coach in franchise history.
Ben Simon was named the new head coach during a press conference on Tuesday, June 5. The Dallas Stars hired Nelson as an assistant coach last week.
Simon, 39, has been an assistant coach for the team for the last three seasons and played for the Griffins during the 2006-07 season.
Simon and his wife, Beth, have two daughters, Margaret and Katherine.
To learn more about Coach Simon's life and career, click here.
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