Cara Gardner Morey steps down as general manager of the Vancouver Goldeneyes and instead fills the team’s open head-coaching position, according to the PWHL. The move occurs as the league announces that she will transition from leading the franchise’s front office responsibilities to returning to coaching. The team’s head-coaching vacancy is being filled internally, with Gardner Morey taking on the coaching role while relinquishing her GM duties. Reports note she made the decision to prioritize a return to being on the bench after spending the previous year helping build the franchise during its inaugural season. Gardner Morey, 47, is quoted saying she realized she missed coaching and wanted to return to that side of the sport. The Goldeneyes’ leadership plan reflects an effort to maintain continuity within the organization while addressing the coaching vacancy. The PWHL announcement does not indicate changes to other staff positions, but confirms the key transition between GM and head coach for Gardner Morey.