The Cincinnati Cyclones [https://thehockeynews.com/echl/latest-news/former-cincinnati-cyclone-returns-as-assistant-coach]announced that Rob Couturier will join the coaching staff as the team’s goaltending and video coach. Couturier will join RIley Weselowski’s coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Couturier, 47, joins the Cyclones after spending the last two seasons with the Kansas City Mavericks [https://thehockeynews.com/echl/community/players/kansas-city-mavericks-thomas-farrell-has-message-for-fans-after-signing]in the same role. As a member of the Mavericks coaching staff, he was a part of a staff that led Kansas City to a Brabham Cup title in 2023-24. That season, Kansas City had four goaltenders with save percentages over .904% and three goaltenders with over 15+ victories. “Having worked with Riley in Kansas City, I’m excited about the vision he has for building something special in Cincinnati, and I’m proud to be a part of that process,” Couturier stated. Prior to his time in Kansas City, Couturier was the goaltending coach at the University of Omaha-Nebraska. During his time with the Mavericks, Couturier oversaw the development of their goaltending system, which included future NHL [https://thehockeynews.com/]draft selections and Mike Richter Watch List candidates. Before his stint in Nebraska, Couturier was the goaltending coach at Colby College where he oversaw all of their NCAA [https://thehockeynews.com/ncaa/]DIII men’s and women’s teams. "Adding Rob to our staff is a huge win for the Cyclones organization and a big step toward our goal of becoming the top developmental program in the ECHL,” Weselowski said in a statement. “Having worked with Rob for the past two seasons, I can tell you first-hand that there’s no one better suited to help our goalies reach their full potential.” Outside of his responsibilities, Couturier is the owner/founder of ProForm Goalie Development, a goaltending academy focused on development and technique. Couturier joins Assistant Coach Louie Caporusso on Weselowski’s staff.