Following the news conference to announce Joel Quenneville being named the 12th Ducks head coach in franchise history, Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek spoke to local media. Below is a full transcrip

As a hockey move it could be great, but credit GM Pat Verbeek and Quenneville for addressing why the coach was banned from the NHL and the steps he’s taken.

Joel Quenneville returned to hockey Thursday with contrition. He acknowledged mistakes and said he accepted full responsibility for his role in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal as he became the new coach of the Ducks.