Archambault joins Phoenix staff

Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs

MONCTON - The Saint John Sea Dogs will have an entirely different coaching staff behind the bench for the 2026-27 season.

It was announced Friday that assistant coach Tim Archambault has joined the Sherbrooke Phoenix staff for the upcoming season. He'll be an assistant coach with the Phoenix.

"Sea Dogs assistant coach Tim Archambault has accepted an opportunity to move closer to home and join the Sherbrooke Phoenix coaching staff," the Sea Dogs posted on social media. 

"Congratulations Tim, and best of luck in Sherbrooke!"

Archambault leaves the Sea Dogs after one season behind the bench. He was a Quebec regional scout with the Sea Dogs the season prior.

J'aimerais remercier Gilles Bouchard, ainsi que tous les membres de l'organisation du Phoenix de Sherbrooke pour cette opportunité. Je suis très enthousiaste de commencer ce nouveau défi! https://t.co/iIl6WxeE0d

— Tim Archambault (@TArchambaultPSL) May 15, 2026

Archambault stayed with the Sea Dogs following the departure of head coach Travis Crickard late in the season. Mark Lee, the team's other assistant, departed at the same time as Crickard.

Archambault remained an assistant with the team under interim head coach Brian Casey to finish out the 2025-26 season.

The only coach currently listed on Saint John's staff is director of hockey operations and assistant coach Kyle MacDonald, who completed his first season with the club. MacDonald was on the bench for a few games after Crickard's departure.