Official statement from the Canadiens regarding Martin St-Louis
The Montreal Canadiens announced in the last few minutes the appointment of Martin St-Louis as head coach of the team for the next three years.
Here is the official press release:
MONTREAL - Club de hockey Canadien general manager Kent Hughes announced Wednesday that he has agreed to terms on a three-season contract extension with head coach Martin St. Louis (2022-2023 to 2024-2025), who officially becomes the 32nd head coach in the Canadiens' long history.
St-Louis, 46, was named interim head coach on February 9, replacing Dominique Ducharme. Under his leadership, the team has maintained a record of 14 wins, 19 losses and 4 overtime losses.
"We are pleased to have Martin officially become the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens," said Kent Hughes. "Martin is an excellent leader, a great communicator and a passionate hockey fan. He has a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of our game. His arrival at the helm of the team has brought a new energy to our group and we are excited that he will continue to guide our team in the years to come.
"Since taking over the helm, Martin has shown that he has what it takes to lead the Canadiens in the direction we want to go," said Jeff Gorton, Vice President of Hockey Operations. "Despite the difficult conditions he started in, he has brought a freshness to the dressing room and the players have benefited both individually and collectively. Martin is a great hockey head and we believe he is the right person to get the job done."
Prior to coaching, St. Louis had an illustrious playing career, amassing 1,033 points (391 goals, 642 assists) in 1,134 games during the season with the Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. He added 90 points (42 goals, 48 assists) in 107 playoff games and won the Stanley Cup with the Lightning in 2004. A 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, he won the Hart Trophy in 2004, the Art-Ross Trophy in 2004 and 2014, in addition to the Lady-Byng Trophy in 2010, 2011 and 2013.
St-Louis, 46, was named interim head coach on February 9, replacing Dominique Ducharme. Under his leadership, the team has maintained a record of 14 wins, 19 losses and 4 overtime losses.
"We are pleased to have Martin officially become the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens," said Kent Hughes. "Martin is an excellent leader, a great communicator and a passionate hockey fan. He has a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of our game. His arrival at the helm of the team has brought a new energy to our group and we are excited that he will continue to guide our team in the years to come.
"Since taking over the helm, Martin has shown that he has what it takes to lead the Canadiens in the direction we want to go," said Jeff Gorton, Vice President of Hockey Operations. "Despite the difficult conditions he started in, he has brought a freshness to the dressing room and the players have benefited both individually and collectively. Martin is a great hockey head and we believe he is the right person to get the job done."
Prior to coaching, St. Louis had an illustrious playing career, amassing 1,033 points (391 goals, 642 assists) in 1,134 games during the season with the Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. He added 90 points (42 goals, 48 assists) in 107 playoff games and won the Stanley Cup with the Lightning in 2004. A 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, he won the Hart Trophy in 2004, the Art-Ross Trophy in 2004 and 2014, in addition to the Lady-Byng Trophy in 2010, 2011 and 2013.
| POLL | ||
Is 3 years too much for St. Louis as head coach? | ||
| Yes | 54 | 34.4 % |
| No | 103 | 65.6 % |
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