The Kitchener Panthers are pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Rice to the position of Field Manager for the upcoming 2005 Inter-County baseball League season. Jack comes to the Panthers from the Barrie Baycats where he spent the 2004 season as third base coach.

�Jack is no stranger to the role of leadership� stated new Panther General Manager Steve Scagnetti. � Jack is a professional educator; he has performed as both coach and manager for Team Ontario and the Ontario Blue Jays. Jack also has ties to the Atlanta Braves as a regional advanced scout, proving he has a keen eye for talent.�

Panther President Darryl Rutherford announced the hiring of Rice at the annual general meeting of the Kitchener Panthers on January 26, 2005. Rutherford said, �Having coached against Kitchener last season, Jack is fully aware of our strong talent base and potential. With Jack�s hiring, coupled with some key player acquisitions during the off season, we are in good shape to bring IBL Championship back to Kitchener.