Overview

• Bill Peters was officially named Augsburger Panther head coach on May 30, succeeding Larry Mitchell in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
• The Canadian brings NHL experience with the Carolina Hurricanes and Calgary Flames and led Team Canada to 2016 world championship gold.
• Panther executives conducted a thorough review of Peters’s 2009 racism allegations before confirming his appointment.
• Peters completed a one-year diversity and inclusion program at Shades of Humanity and a certified online course at Cornell University.
• He has pledged to prioritize player welfare and establish a secure, inclusive environment in line with the club’s commitment to diversity.