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Jim Montgomery (born June 30, 1969) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Jim Montgomery is a former professional hockey player and current assistant coach for the St. Louis Blues. He played in the NHL, AHL, IHL, DEL and Russia, and coached in the USHL, CCHA, ECAC, NCHC and NHL.
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Jim Montgomery is in his second season behind the Boston bench, having been named the 29th head coach in team history on July 1, 2022. He joined the Bruins organization...
Jan 14, 2024 · Jim Montgomery, the head coach of the Boston Bruins, will represent the Atlantic Division at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. Learn how he has led the team to first place in the division despite losing many veterans and facing adversity.
- He was an excellent collegiate player. Montgomery had a lengthy professional career that included several stints in the NHL, but he put together perhaps his most noteworthy performance in the national title game in 1993 when he scored three third-period goals to complete a 5-4 comeback win and lead Maine over Lake Superior State.
- He is highly regarded in coaching circles. Montgomery has been a high-potential coaching candidate for years. When news broke that the Bruins planned to hire him as their head coach, fans (and media) of his current team — the St. Louis Blues — lamented losing a crucial assistant from their staff.
- He has struggled with alcoholism. Montgomery was fired by the Stars for “a personal behavior issue” in 2019, although the Stars made it clear it was “unprofessional conduct.”
- He had a big birthday. Montgomery turned 53 on Thursday — the same day reports of his hiring broke. As far as birthdays go, landing a lucrative new job and an all-important second chance is a solid way to celebrate.
Jul 1, 2022 · BOSTON- Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, July 1, that Jim Montgomery has been named the 29th head coach of the Boston Bruins.
Jul 11, 2022 · Jim Montgomery isn’t the first recovering alcoholic to coach/manage one of Boston’s big-league professional sports teams. He probably won’t be the last.
