Toronto Marlies Name Jim Hughes Assistant Coach
Published on November 19, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today the appointment of Jim Hughes as assistant coach of the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies. Hughes will rejoin Greg Gilbert and Joe Paterson on the Marlies coaching staff. In keeping with club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
"Jim has an excellent record of developing NHL players and has a distinguished career as both a coach in the NHL and AHL," said Jackson. "Hughes' familiarity with Greg's coaching style, along with their previous success in Toronto will prove to be an invaluable addition."
The Bronx, New York native was part of the Marlies coaching staff from 2006-08 before accepting a head coaching position with Minsk Dynamo of the KHL. Last season, Hughes was responsible for the Marlies number one ranked penalty kill in the AHL.
Hughes, 42, was the head coach of the Manchester Monarchs during the 2005-06 campaign leading the team to a record of 43-30-3-4 and a third place finish in the Atlantic Division. He served as the Monarch's assistant coach for two seasons prior to 2005-06. Before his arrival in Manchester, Hughes spent two seasons as an assistant with the Boston Bruins. In his first year with the team (2001-02), the Bruins finished atop the NHL`s Eastern Conference standings.
The Marlies continue their five-game road trip tonight when they travel to Rochester to take on the Americans - AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers - at 7:05 p.m. The team finishes their road trip on Friday night in Binghamton when they face the Senators - AHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators - at 7:05 p.m. The Marlies host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins - AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wendel Clark bobblehead day at 4:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum. Fans can listen to all Toronto Marlies regular season games on THE FAN 590 or fan590.com. For ticket information, including season ticket packages and priority seating, visit www.torontomarlies.com or call the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK.
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