Veteran hockey coach Vladimír Kýhos is returning to the bench after a two-year absence from the sport. The 70-year-old coach, known for his unconventional methods, has accepted a position with Děčín, a team in the Czech Second League. Kýhos’s return comes shortly before his birthday on Tuesday, potentially serving as a celebratory appointment. He is remembered for his distinctive training techniques, famously including players practicing with plaster on their heads. Details of his contract with Děčín have not been disclosed. This marks a return to active coaching for Kýhos after a period widely speculated to be retirement. His appointment is expected to generate significant local interest in the Děčín team.