"Daniel and I developed a good relationship and worked extremely well together during our four years coaching the Armada, and I am excited about his addition to our coaching staff in Laval," said Bouchard. "Daniel is a young, innovative and versatile coach with a rich background in hockey. His years as a player and the knowledge he acquired coaching on the international stage are invaluable assets for our future success. I'm happy to have Daniel by my side in the professional ranks. The search for another assistant to our coaching staff will continue over the coming weeks."
Daniel Jacob, 37, worked alongside Bouchard to lead the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada to back-to-back President Cup Finals appearances during the past two seasons. With Jacob on staff, the Armada never missed the playoffs, posting an impressive 160-80-18-14 record, and winning the Jean-Rougeau Trophy last season as the QMJHL's regular season champions.
His excellent work at the Junior level didn't go unnoticed and eventually led to an opportunity with Hockey Canada. Jacob was selected to join the coaching staff for the gold medal-winning Men's National Under-17 Team at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.
Prior to making his coaching debut, the St-Jean-sur-Richelieu native suited up for four seasons with the McGill University Redmen after a short stint with the QMJHL's Drummondville Voltigeurs. During his time in the Canadian collegiate ranks with McGill, the former defenseman recorded 37 points (16 goals, 21 assists) and added 369 penalty minutes in 108 contests. He also sported the colours of the AHL's San Antonio Rampage and Austria's Innsbruck HC before closing out his playing career.
Daniel Jacob graduated from McGill University with a kinesiology degree. He also served as director of the McGill Redmen Hockey School for four years.
