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Pete Perram named head coach of Buffalo Beauts

Posted at 4:17 PM, Jun 14, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-14 16:17:06-04

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Beauts have a new head coach. Pete Perram takes over the NWHL squad with more than two decades of experience in women's hockey.

In a press release, Beauts general manager Many Dronin said, “Pete Perram is the perfect person to lead our team in Buffalo. I have first-hand experience with his team leadership and bench management. He is the kind of coach that you want to work hard for, day in and day out. With his relatability and wealth of experience, I know he will be highly respected by our players, staff and fans. We are thrilled to have him leading the way for the upcoming season.”

Perram was the head coach of Switzerland’s Women’s National Team from 1998-2001. He then spent six years with the Senior AAA Durham TELUS Lightning team. From 2009-2015, he was associate coach of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Ridgebacks women’s hockey team.

“I am honored to have this opportunity to coach the Buffalo Beauts and play my role in showcasing amazingly talented and dedicated hockey players,” said Perram in a press release. “I look forward to working with Mandy Cronin in taking this great organization to the next level of success and to provide incredible entertainment for hockey fans in Western New York.”

*The above photo is courtesy of the Buffalo Beauts