Former New York Islanders and NHL defenseman James Wisnewski has a new title at Ohio State.
After serving as a volunteer assistant coach with the Ohio State's Women's Hockey team since retiring from the NHL following the 2015-16 season, the school announced that he has been named an associate head coach:
Acquired by the Islanders from the Anaheim Ducks in 2010 in exchange for a third-round pick, Wisnewski played 32 games for Long Island, notching three goals and 18 assists for 21 points.
The following offseason, he was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round pick in 2011 and a conditional sixth-round pick in 2012.
The Islanders used the second-round pick to draft Johan Sundstrom, a centerman who played 11 games for New York (one assist) in 2013-14.
Lifetime, Wisniewski totaled 53 goals and 221 assists for 274 points across six teams, most notably the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks.
He had previously served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Buckeyes after his retirement.
In a statement released by the university, head coach Nadine Muzerall said, "He's an exemplary coach because of his knowledge of the game having played at the level he did both in the pros and for Team USA. He's not only smart about the game, but he is creative and brings unique concepts to our program. At Ohio State we have elite standards, and James fits that standard."
Congrats to Wisnewski on his new role.