May 11, 2018
When former
Hershey Bears forward Jim Montgomery was named head coach of the Dallas Stars last week, he became the third active NHL bench boss who previously spent time with the Bears. Montgomery, who played with the Bears from 1994-96, won two titles with Dubuque in the USHL, and claimed an NCAA title at powerhouse Denver before earning the Dallas position.
Montgomery is one of many former
Hershey Bears who are involved in coaching. Both former players and coaches of the Bears are littered across NHL, AHL, and ECHL, and are also well represented in major juniors and the NCAA.
Below is a list of former Bears player and coaches who are currently in the coaching ranks in professional hockey, the NCAA, and in Tier-1 junior hockey.
NHL:Chicago Blackhawks:Jimmy Waite, Goaltending Coach
Columbus Blue Jackets:
Brad Larsen, Assistant Coach
Dallas Stars: Jim Montgomery, Head Coach
Los Angeles Kings:John Stevens, Head Coach
Don Nachbaur, Assistant Coach
Minnesota Wild:Bruce Boudreau, Head Coach
Bob Woods, Assistant Coach
Bob Mason, Goalie Coach
New York Islanders:Scott Gomez, Assistant Coach
Nashville Predators:Kevin McCarthy, Assistant Coach
Philadelphia Flyers:Gord Murphy, Assistant Coach
St. Louis Blues:Craig Berube, Associate Coach
Toronto Maple Leafs:D.J. Smith, Assistant Coach
Vegas Golden Knights:Ryan McGill, Assistant Coach
Ryan Craig, Assistant Coach
Washington Capitals:Scott Murray, Goaltending Coach
AHL:Bridgeport Sound Tigers:Brent Thompson, Head Coach
Chicago Wolves:Rocky Thompson, Head Coach
Grand Rapids Griffins:Todd Nelson, Head Coach
Lehigh Valley Phantoms:Kerry Huffman, Assistant Coach
Ontario Reign:Mike Stothers, Head Coach
San Diego Gulls:J.F. Labbe, Goaltending Coach
San Jose Barracuda: Ryan Mougenel, Assistant Coach
Stockton Heat:Cail MacLean, Assistant Coach
Texas Stars:Jim Bedard, Goaltending Development Coach
Toronto Marlies:Sheldon Keefe, Head Coach
ECHL:Allen Americans:Steve Martinson, Head Coach
Florida Everblades:Brad Ralph, Head Coach
Kalamazoo Wings:Nick Bootland, Head Coach
Reading RoyalsPatrick Wellar, Assistant Coach
WHL:Regina Pats:John Paddock, Head Coach/GM
Saskatoon Blades:Tim Cheveldae, Goaltending Coach
QMJHL:Moncton Wildcats:Darren Rumble, Head Coach
Halifax Mooseheads:Eric Veilleux, Head Coach
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies:Dany Sabourin, Goaltender Coach
Victoriaville Tigres:Louis Robitaille, Head Coach
Carl Mallette, Assistant Coach
NCAA:Alabama Huntsville:Gavin Morgan, Assistant Coach
Colorado College:Mike Haviland, Head Coach
Massachusetts:Jared DeMichiel, Assistant Coach
Minnesota-Duluth:Scott Sandelin, Head Coach
New Hampshire:Mike Souza, Head Coach
Glenn Stewart, Assistant Coach
Northern Michigan:Grant Potulny, Head Coach
Providence College:Kris Mayotte, Assistant Coach
Union College:Rick Bennett, Head Coach
Western Michigan University:Andy Murray, Head Coach
Did we miss anyone? There are a lot of former Bears involved in coaching, so if someone slid through the cracks, email zasfisch@hersheypa.com and we'll get them added ASAP.