Vancouver Giants head coach Parker Burgess will not return next season.
His departure, announced Tuesday afternoon, comes after a season that ended with the Giants last in their division.
Giants Majority Owner Ron Toigo called it “a difficult season.”
“The results fell short of our expectations, but we appreciate his efforts and contributions to the Giants, and we wish him all the best moving forward.”
Burgess, 41, was hired as Head Coach last summer along with GM Hnat Domenichelli, whose departure was announced a few hours before Burgess.
Domenichelli is stepping down, but will remain with the organization in a player personnel capacity.
“I would like to thank Ron and Hnat Domenichelli for the opportunity this past season,” Burgess said. “I am grateful to have worked with a great group of players and staff. Our family enjoyed our time in Vancouver and had a positive experience coaching in such a great league.”
Prior to joining the Giants, Burgess led the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League to their first ever Clark Cup Championship in 2024–25—his third season with the club. He has helped develop nine NHL Draft picks over the last two seasons. Burgess was also previously the head coach and assistant general manager of the Janesville Jets in the North American Hockey League for two seasons.
The search for a new head coach begins immediately, the team announcement said.