EDMONTON, AB - New Oilers assistant coach Mark Stuart is ready to share his 13 years of pro experience with the next generation of NHLers.
The 38-year-old was
announced as the latest addition to Head Coach Jay Woodcroft's staff
on Tuesday. Stuart is coming off a long pro-career where he suited up for 673 NHL games, split between the Boston Bruins and Winnipeg Jets - including 23 games for the Atlanta Thrashers before their move to Manitoba.
After finishing his hockey career with the Mannheim Eagles in Germany, Stuart turned to coaching as a way of staying close to the game. The former NHL defenceman is ready to be back at hockey's highest level.
"It's an amazing opportunity, I'm ecstatic to be joining this organization and this staff," Stuart said on Oilers Now on 630 CHED with Cam Moon. "I've known a few people over the years, but I've heard nothing but good things about a lot of the people in the organization. I'm feeling very fortunate right now and I'm excited to get going."
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The newest Oilers assistant coach has 12 years in the NHL to lean on as he begins his professional coaching journey
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