Melbourne Mustangs appoint Chris Lawrence as head coach

The Melbourne Mustangs have appointed Canadian Chris Lawrence to the position of head coach. Lawrence replaces Steve Zanlunghi who held the position since May 2021. Lawrence has previously worked as a player-assistant coach for the Dundee Stars in the Elite Ice Hockey League during the 2017-18 season. As a player Lawrence was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2005 and has played in the American Hockey League, ECHL, Elite Ice Hockey League and the Ligue Magnus.