If I recall correctly, I think there is a year left on Lucia's contract.  Rumors are rumors 
(especially from 700 miles away), and given those rumors I had wondered if this would 
happen as Lucia's contract came close to its end.

Thank you,

Doug Peterson


http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=205176829

University of Minnesota men's hockey coach Don Lucia announced today that assistant 
coach John Hill will not return for the 2011-12 season. 

"I appreciate all the hard work John gave to Gopher Hockey," said Lucia. "I wish John nothing 
but success in the future and thank him for his commitment to Gopher Hockey."

Hill was a member of the Gopher coaching staff since 2005. He was also an assistant coach 
at Minnesota from 1999-2001 before serving as the head coach at his alma mater Alaska 
Anchorage from 2001-05. 

A search for Hill's replacement will begin immediately.