Toronto Rock owner and president Jamie Dawick will assume the duties of general manager on an interim basis in place of Terry Sanderson, who is recovering from an illness.

Toronto Rock GM Terry Sanderson (right)
Terry Sanderson (right) has been the Rock's general manager since 2009.

Dawick released a statement on Wednesday to make the announcement.

"On a recent family vacation, Terry became ill and will not be in a position from a health standpoint to continue his duties as general manager of the Toronto Rock for an undetermined amount of time. While Terry works his way towards making a full recovery, I will be assuming his day-to-day responsibilities as GM," read the statement.

"I will continue to work closely with head coach John Lovell and his coaching staff and continue to be diligent in putting together the most competitive team possible."

The Rock open the season against the Knighthawks in Rochester on January 3.