German ice hockey records redefined by Marco Sturm.

A German Milestone: Marco Sturm Takes the Helm as Boston Bruins' Head Coach

Marco Sturm pens German ice hockey milestone

Get ready, hockey fans! Marco Sturm, Germany's first-ever National Hockey League (NHL) head coach, is bound for Beantown next season. From playing winger for the Boston Bruins in the past to suiting up for multiple teams like the San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals, and Florida Panthers, Sturm's NHL journey has finally led him back home.

"We're stoked to welcome Marco Sturm as the 30th head coach of the Boston Bruins," proclaimed General Manager Don Sweeney. "This dude's been impressing us left and right with his planning, guts, and fire." Sweeney continued, acknowledging Sturm as a "multi-talented coach who's earned this opportunity."

A native of Dingolfing, Germany, the 46-year-old Sturm's dream of becoming an NHL head coach is at last a reality. After a spectacular career on the ice, culminating in his selection by the San Jose Sharks during the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, Sturm's rise through the coaching ranks mirrors his inspiring playing career.

Back in 2015, Sturm took the helm as Germany's national ice hockey team coach, leading them to a breathtaking silver medal finish at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Following a four-year stint as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Kings, Sturm moved eastward, coaching the Ontario Reign, the AHL farm team for the Kings.

Boston fans, get geared up! Marco Sturm, who was a rock during his five-year stint with the Bruins, is making his grand return to the city he loves. From coast to coast, Sturm's played for the Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks, and Florida Panthers. Recently, he was with the Cologne Sharks in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).

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(Discover more about Marco Sturm with insights below, such as his position in NHL history and key milestones during his career)

About Marco Sturm

Marco Sturm, a German-born former NHL player turned head coach, has etched his name in the hockey hall of fame as the first German head coach in NHL history. Born on September 8, 1978, Sturm played for six different NHL teams in an impressive 14-year career. He's a three-time Olympian and finished second among German-born players in the NHL for total career points and goals.*

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Sports enthusiasts, particularly ice hockey fans, eagerly await the upcoming season as Marco Sturm, a significant figure in the NHL, is set to take the helm as the Boston Bruins' head coach. Having played hockey professionally in the past for the Bruins, as well as for other teams such as the San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals, and Florida Panthers, Sturm's journey in the NHL has come full circle.

With Marco Sturm's appointment, he becomes the first German head coach in the prestigious National Hockey League (NHL). This marks a historic milestone for German hockey, as Sturm demonstrates that success at the professional level is attainable for athletes from all backgrounds.