The Ontario Hockey League has stepped in and named Flint Firebirds assistant general manager, Joe Stefan, the team's interim head coach, commissioner David Branch announced Thursday.

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Stefan will take to the bench Thursday night when the Firebirds take on the first-place Erie Otters. Joining Stefan will be former NHLer Pat Peake, who'll serve as the team's interim assistant coach.

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Early Thursday, the OHL suspended owner Rolf Nilsen along with his management group and coaching staff. The league will continue to investigate the conduct of Nilsen and Co. surrounding their decision to fire head coach John Gruden and assistant coach Dave Karpa for the second time this season.

The OHL's senior director of hockey operations, Joe Birch, will take over control of hockey operations for the Firebirds, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.