Former Vancouver Canucks Forward Officially Named Head Coach of the Boston Bruins
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A former Vancouver Canucks forward and long-time NHLer has officially been named the 30th Head Coach in Boston Bruins franchise history on Thursday morning.
In early May, there were eight coaching vacancies in the National Hockey League, including the Vancouver Canucks, who ended up promoting Adam Foote and just a month later, all 32 franchises have their bench bosses in place for the 2025-26 campaign.
On Thursday morning, the Boston Bruins - the last remaining team without a Head Coach - found their new leader behind the bench and it's someone that Vancouver Canucks fans are quite familiar with.
Boston Bruins announce former Vancouver Canucks forward as Head Coach
There was some speculation early last week some speculation early last week that the Boston Bruins were closing in on their next Head Coach, with former Vancouver Canuck Marco Sturm the frontrunner at the time and it appears that the German forward has landed the job.
In a press release this morning, the Boston Bruins confirmed that they've named Marco Sturm has the 30th Head Coach in their 101-year franchise history.
"Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, June 5, that Marco Sturm has been named the 30th Head Coach of the Boston Bruins." the Bruins said.
Sturm, 46, spent the last three seasons behind the bench as the Head Coach of the American Hockey League's Ontario Reign and was reportedly in the mix for the Vancouver Canucks opening before they went with Adam Foote.
"I'm incredibly honored to be named head coach of the Boston Bruins. I want to thank Charlie Jacobs and the Jacobs family, Cam Neely, and Don Sweeney for trusting me with this opportunity. Boston has always held a special place in my heart, and I know how much this team means to the city and to our fans. I've felt that passion as a player, and I can't wait to be behind the bench and feel it again. I'm excited to get to work and do everything I can to help this team succeed." Sturm said.
The Dingolfing native now becomes the first German Head Coach in National Hockey League history and has a big task ahead of him as he looks to lead the Boston Bruins back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after missing out this season for the first time since 2016.
Source: Boston Bruins
Marco Sturm Named 30th Head Coach in Boston Bruins History
Marco Sturm Named 30th Head Coach in Boston Bruins History
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