Pascal Vincent gets hired for coaching position with the Canadiens organization
We have a major announcement.
As we reported earlier today, an announcement was imminent for the choice of the next head coach of the Montreal Canadiens' farm team, and now we have our answer.
Pascal Vincent is hired by the Canadiens organization and becomes the head coach of the Laval Rocket
Here is the official statement.
"The Montreal Canadiens organization is proud to welcome Pascal Vincent as head coach of the Laval Rocket. With nearly 30 years of coaching experience in the QMJHL, AHL, and NHL, Pascal brings extensive knowledge and an undeniable passion for hockey, and his track record demonstrates his ability to develop young talent and his desire to win. [...]»
- Montreal Canadiens
And the full statement from the Canadiens:
Pascal Vincent, 52, was recently the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League.
Many have criticized him in Columbus for his controversial way of developing some young talents like Kent Johnson, but he has always excelled at doing so in the American Hockey League.
He has worked with young players such as Kyle Connor, Cole Perfetti, Mason Appleton, and Ville Heinola.
We want to welcome Pascal Vincent to the great Montreal Canadiens organization and to the Laval Rocket.
He will be able to work with young players like Owen Beck, Filip Mesar, Sean Farrell, Michael Hage, and possibly with Joshua Roy, David Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux, Lane Hutson, and others.
| POLL | ||
Do you like this choice for the Rocket? | ||
| Yes | 429 | 87.7 % |
| No | 60 | 12.3 % |
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