<p>In a move that seemingly comes without warning, the Winnipeg Jets announced on Friday morning that Paul Maurice has resigned from his role as head coach, effective immediately.</p>







<p>Dave Lowry will take over as interim head coach. He’s served as an assistant coach on Maurice’s staff since the start of the 2020-21 season.</p>



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<p>No reason has been given for Maurice’s resignation.</p>



<p>Maurice had been the Jets head coach since the  2013-14 season, having compiled a record of 302-213-57 (.578) during this stretch. He was the NHL’s second longest tenured coach with one team, trailing only Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning.</p>



<p>The Jets are next scheduled to be in action on Friday night when they host the Washington Capitals.</p>

Paul Maurice resigns as head coach of Winnipeg Jets