Panthers and HC Craig Kuligowski part ways

The Wroclaw Panthers and Head Coach Craig Kuligowski have decided to go separate ways. Kuligowski originally joined the team ahead of the 2024 season as Defensive Coordinator under then Head Coach Dave Christensen, before stepping into the head coaching role during the 2024 campaign.

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Mixed results in two seasons

Under Kuligowski, the Panthers missed the playoffs in both 2024 and 2025. While the team showed defensive strength in 2024 by finishing as the best rushing defense in the ELF, they struggled this season, ranking only eighth in rushing defense and sixth-worst in points allowed.

The franchise has yet to announce who will take over as head coach for the 2026 season.

Panthers General Manager Jakub Głogowski thanked Kuligowski for his work: “We thank Coach for two years of work, first as defensive coordinator and later as head coach. We truly appreciate the professionalism and great dedication he showed every single day, both on and off the field. We believe that this time working together has been another valuable experience that will certainly help the Panthers continue competing at the highest level in Europe.”

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