Jared Bednar took over as the 17^th head coach for the Peoria Rivermen today. Bednar says he’s been working with coaching staff and meeting with Saint Louis Blues officials to review game approaches.   Bednar says he’s setting a high standard for both himself and the team this year:

 

BEDNAR: I’m very well aware that in the American Hockey League it’s a developmental league but myself as a coach I put a lot of pressure on myself to make sure that we’re winning hockey games. I think every coach does that. I love the philosophy behind our group and the support that we’re getting from Saint Louis.

 

Bednar has previously been in coaching positions with the South Carolina Stingrays and the Abbotsford Heat. He says he looks forward to working with the eight new rookies and returning players on the Rivermen this year. The Rivermen play their first home game October 8^th.