OHL's Flint Firebirds fire coaches for 2nd time this season

The Ontario Hockey League's Flint Firebirds are making headlines off the ice yet again.

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On Wednesday, the Firebirds fired coaches Jon Gruden and Dave Karpa for the second time this season.

OHL commissioner David Branch said in a statement the dismissal and "the manner in which it occurred" is "of great concern" to the league.

"It is the league's intention to immediately review the actions of the Flint Firebirds before we determine the next steps we will take to address this situation," Branch said.

Late last year, all 24 players walked out after owner Rolf Nilsen fired the coaching staff. The Nov. 8 incident stemmed from a lack of playing time for Nilsen's son, Hakon, who took part in the walkout.

Both coaches were reinstated and earned thee-year contracts on Nov. 9 after Branch met with ownership.

A statement on the team's website indicates director of hockey operations Sergei Kharin will take over as interim coach.