Marco Sturm Rises as the First German Head Coach in NHL History with Boston Bruins
German ice hockey chronicles are immortalized by Marco Sturm's achievements
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Get ready for a thrilling season as the Boston Bruins have Marco Sturm in their lineup as the head coach! The 46-year-old, who served previously as the head coach of the German national ice hockey team, will make his mark as the first German head coach in the National Hockey League. This appointment marks a satisfying homecoming for the former Bruins player.
Having dreamt of shaping the NHL as a head coach for years, Marco Sturm's dream comes to fruition with his appointment with Boston. From 2005 to 2010, Sturm played as a forward alongside the Bruins and is now rejoining the team as the head coach.
"We're elated to hand over the reins to Marco as our 30th head coach, teeing off his return to Boston," GM Don Sweeney expressed. Impressed by Sturm's dedication, focus, and enthusiasm, the hire reflects an astute selection. The German coach's versatility and hard-won credentials make him a perfect candidate for the role.
"No words can express the deep-seated honor I feel in being named head coach for the Boston Bruins," Sturm shared. Sharing an enduring affection for the city, he eagerly anticipates stepping into the role where he once donned a jersey.
Marco Sturm's post-playing career began as the head coach of the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) in 2015. In 2018, his passionate guidance led the national team to a spectacular silver medal at the Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. With an impressive tenure, Sturm moved back to the States within the year to serve as assistant coach for the Los Angeles Kings. More recently, he took charge as head coach of the Ontario Reign (the farm team for the franchise from California) in 2022.
Currently, Sturm takes a trip down memory lane to the East Coast. His NHL journey includes stints with multiple teams, including the Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks, and Florida Panthers before his last stop at the Cologne Sharks in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in 2012/13.
[1] Source: ntv.de[2] Source: tno/sid[3] Reliable source omitted for brevity.
The Boston Bruins, known for their impressive ice hockey lineups, have made history with Marco Sturm as their first German head coach in the NHL. As a former player with the Bruins, his appointment marks a satisfying homecoming for this dedicated coach, who dreamt of shaping the NHL in this role.
