Hockey transactions

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:

National Hockey League

MINNESOTA WILD-Named Todd Richards coach.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS-Named Martin Gelinas director of player development.

American Hockey League

TEXAS STARS-Named Glen Gulutzan coach and Paul Jerrard assistant coach.

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS-Signed D Lane Caffaro.

ECHL

CHARLOTTE CHECKERS-Named Thomas Smith vice president of corporate partnerships, Mark Makowski director of ticket sales, Danielle Adkins director of community relations and merchandise/marketing manager, Anna Skidmore director of corporate services, Lindsay Hofferberth director of entertainment and game operations, Patrick Stack director of corporate partnerships and Jon Cook account executive.