Bruce Boudreau named 21st coach in Hershey Bears history
Published on July 14, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
HERSHEY - The HERSHEY BEARS announced today that Bruce Boudreau has been named the club's 21st head coach in franchise history. The announcement was made today at a press conference by Washington Capitals Vice President/GM George McPhee and BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst.
Boudreau comes to Chocolatetown following a 169-100-33-18 record over the last four seasons as the head coach of the AHL's Manchester Monarchs. Prior to guiding the fortunes of the Monarchs, Boudreau was the bench boss of the Lowell Lock Monsters, where he won 68 games in two seasons. Overall, Boudreau has 237 wins during the last six American Hockey League seasons for an average of 39.5 wins per year. The 237 wins are the second most by any AHL coach since 1999. Before coaching in the AHL, Boudreau was the head coach and director of hockey operations for the Mississippi Sea Wolves (ECHL) where he won the 1999 Kelly Cup Championship.
"After an extensive search for a quality individual and coach, we're happy to announce that we've found our man," said Capitals Vice President/GM George McPhee. "Bruce Boudreau's record, reputation and extensive hockey background make him a natural fit for us."
"We're very pleased to welcome Bruce Boudreau to Hershey, and into the BEARS family", said BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst. "With a long history of winning at the American League level, we look forward to a bright future with Bruce behind the bench."
Boudreau played professionally for 17 seasons prior to joining the coaching ranks, including parts of eight seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs. He recorded 70 points in 141 NHL regular season games. He was originally selected by the Leafs in the third round of the 1975 NHL Entry Draft after compiling 165 points in one season for the Toronto Marlboros during the 1974-75 campaign. The 165 points stood as a Canadian juniors record until the mark was surpassed by Wayne Gretzky during the 1977-78 season.
Season tickets for the 2005-06 season are on sale now by calling (717) 508-BEAR. The BEARS will open the home portion of the 2005-06 season on Saturday, October 15 at GIANT Center at 7:00 p.m.
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