Todd Dutiaume ready to lead Fife Flyers into another season

Todd Dutiaume is ready and willing for another season at the helm of Fife Flyers.
Todd Dutiaume, Fife Flyers head coach. Pic: Jillian McFarlaneTodd Dutiaume, Fife Flyers head coach. Pic: Jillian McFarlane
Todd Dutiaume, Fife Flyers head coach. Pic: Jillian McFarlane

The club’s longest-serving head coach has just completed his 20th year with the Kirkcaldy club having initially joined as a player back in the BNL days.

The latest Elite League campaign ended in disappointment at the weekend as Dutiaume’s injury and suspension-hit side lost out to Nottingham Panthers in the play-off quarter-finals.

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But the 45-year-old has told directors he remains determined to take the club forward, while

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“I’m out of contract right now, but absolutely, I would love to be back,” he told the Press.

“Jeff and I have a great working relationship which has strengthened over the last three seasons.

“Our roles are clearly defined now, and it’s not a feeling out process anymore.

“We think along the same lines, and we’re always constantly planning about moving forward and making this team better.”

Confirmation over next season’s coaching set-up is now in the hands of club directors.