Flyers name Berube assistant coach
The Philadelphia Flyers announced Thursday that Craig Berube has been named an assistant coach.
"Craig will bring new energy to the Flyers’ coaching staff," said general manager Paul Holmgren. "His knowledge of, and experience with many of our young players will be invaluable."
Berube, who spent part of the 2006-07 season as an assistant with Philadelphia, put together a 46-27-4-3 mark with the Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League a season ago.
The 42-year-old Alberta native carved out a niche as an enforcer over a 17- year NHL career with five teams, including the Flyers. He enjoyed two stints with Philly (1986-91; 1998-2000), recording 20 goals and 54 points along with 1,138 penalty minutes in 323 games.
In 1,054 total contests, the burly winger nicknamed "Chief" racked up 61 goals, 159 points and 3,149 minutes in penalties.
Berube’s hiring fills the vacancy created when Terry Murray was hired as Los Angeles Kings head coach. He joins Joe Mullen, Jack McIlhargey and Reggie Lemelin as assistants to head coach John Stevens.
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