HOCKEY CANADA BACKGROUND
Was an assistant coach with Canada’s National Junior Team at the 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship in Malmö, Sweden, finishing fourth … Was an assistant coach with Canada’s National Junior Team at the 2007 Super Series against Russia … Was originally named head coach for Canada’s National Junior Team for the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship, but resigned to accept a position as a head coach with the AHL’s Rochester Americans
HOCKEY BACKGROUND
In his second stint as head coach with the Gatineau Olympiques … Was named head coach and general manager of the Olympiques prior to the 2010-11 season … Was head coach of the Rochester Americans (AHL) for two seasons from 2008-10 … Was head coach of the Olympiques from 2002-07 … Took the Olympiques to three Memorial Cups, 2003, 2004 and 2008 … Named QMJHL coach of the year in 2004 … Was assistant coach with Shawinigan from 2000-02 … Played 10 professional seasons in Belgium and France … Played junior hockey with Granby
PERSONAL
Hometown: Hull, Que. … Born on January 30, 1968