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(Providence) Ryan Mougenel - Vancouver Canucks

Ryan Mougenel was the coach of the year, leading the Providence Bruins to the best record in the league this season. He was with the Bruins for five years and was integral in building up a winning culture that would develop the handful of prospects in the organization.

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This is a great hire for the Canucks, who are in the middle of a rebuild. Mahlotra is a young coach from an AHL background, and so is Mougenel. With the team going through a youth movement, they’ll have both leading them in a new direction.

An interesting trend this summer is the influx of head coaches in the American Hockey League joining NHL benches. It’s a plus for the NHL teams and puts a spotlight on the coaching around the AHL.

thehockeynews.comThe 8 AHL Head Coaches Who Were Promoted To NHL Benches This SummerAn interesting trend this summer is the influx of head coaches in the American Hockey League joining NHL benches. It’s a plus for the NHL teams and puts a spotlight on the coaching around the AHL.

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