Marco Sturm, a former Bruins player, has been announced as the franchise's 30th head coach. With seven seasons coaching in the Kings' organization, he has garnered respect for developing players and implementing a defense-first approach. Sturm's prior experience includes coaching the German National Team, leading them to a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. He expressed gratitude for this opportunity, recognizing Boston's significance to him and the fans, and is determined to guide the team through its retooling phase.
I'm incredibly honored to be named head coach of the Boston Bruins. Boston has always held a special place in my heart, and I know how much this team means to the city.
Sturm has raised his stock as a top coaching candidate both overseas and with the Los Angeles Kings organization, posting a record of 119-80-17 with the Ontario Reign.
Prior to his AHL success, Sturm was an assistant coach with the Kings, where he carried his defense-first style of hockey over to Ontario.
His tenure with the German National Team concluded positively, helping coach the Germans to a silver medal during the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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