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New Raiders head coach Gerard Cowie gets caught up with

captain Andrew Mather during practice on Monday afternoon.

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Gerard Cowie was named the Nepean Raiders third head coach of the season on Monday afternoon, and team management hopes he'll be the piece of the puzzle that will bring another championship to town.

Cowie, whose sons Matt, Scott and Craig have each played with the Raiders after coming up through the Nepean Minor Hockey Association, will be counted on for his calming influence and experience behind the bench.

Cowie has won several championships in his nine seasons as a head coach in Nepean minor hockey.
Matt, who was a two-time captain in Nepean and has had his number retired, is playing NCAA hockey on a scholarship. Scott is currently with the OHL's Ottawa 67's and Craig is an affiliated Raider who's played two games with the big club this season.

"We needed a structured, calming and intelligent leader after all that's gone on and Gerard fits that description," says Raiders GM Rob Black.

Cowie is looking forward to getting started.

"I like what I've seen out there," he says. "A little more effort on everybody's part, and we'll have a good run."

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