KINGSFORD — Kingsford High School hockey coach Dennis Murvich resigned his position last week.

Longtime assistant Greg Wadge will assume head coaching duties for the rest of the season after Murvich stepped down on Thursday.

“It’s not even so much about me,” Murvich said in a photo interview with the Iron Mountain Daily News. “Those guys need to get behind Wadge and move forward, and that’s it. I want what’s best for the team and dragging this out isn’t what’s best for the team.”

Kingsford athletic director Al Unger confirmed the news Monday, but didn’t disclose Murvich’s reason for leaving.

Murvich took over the Kingsford program for the 2017-18 season and coached the Flivvers to a state quarterfinals appearance last year. He was 39-29-2 record, including a 4-2 playoff record with one district and one regional championship.

Murvich said he plans to remain as director of hockey with the Dickinson Amateur Hockey Association.

Wadge was head coach of the Flivvers for eight seasons from 1999 to 2007. He compiled a 49-143-2 record.

Kingsford (7-8) plays at Marquette tonight.