The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have named Tomas Mitell (TO-mas MITT-el) as an assistant coach. Mitell joins assistant coach Sheldon Brookbank and goaltending coach Jimmy Waite on Blackhawks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton's staff.
Mitell, 38, served as head coach of AIK Hockey (Allsvenskan) from 2017-19 where he guided the club to a 64-27-13 overall record during his tenure. Mitell led AIK to a league-best 35-8-9 record during the 2018-19 season. The team's 109 points and 35 wins were each franchise records.
RELEASE: Blackhawks announce Mitell as assistant coach
Mitell previously coached under Jeremy Colliton in Sweden at Mora IK
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