As expected, Danny Flynn has been named
head coach of the Saint John Sea Dogs.
The team officially made the announcement this afternoon. Flynn signed a three-year deal with the team,
making him head coach through the 2017-18 season. No other contract details
were released.
"I wish to thank to the Sea Dogs
for this opportunity," said Flynn in a press release. "I'm looking
forward to the challenge and excited about the chance to work with this group
of players. Saint John is a great hockey town with a first-class facility and
knowledgeable fans. I'm anxious to get started and be well-prepared for the
start of the season."
Flynn has a ton of coaching experience,
most notably as head coach of the Moncton Wildcats from 2007-2013. He won the President Cup
in 2010, defeating the Sea Dogs in the final.
This past season, Flynn was an assistant
coach with Ted Nolan’s Buffalo Sabres.
"Danny's record speaks for
itself," said Sea Dogs general manager Darrell Young. "He has a wide
range of experience at different levels of the game, he understands what it
takes to help our student-athletes excel, and he's a winner."
The hiring ensures the Sea Dogs have a head coach in place for the QMJHL Entry Draft, which takes place June 6
in Sherbrooke. Saint John will select first overall.
No assistant coaches have been named
yet.
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