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Boston Bruins Hire Former Player Marco Sturm as New Head Coach

On Thursday, the Boston Bruins announced that Marco Sturm will assume the role of head coach, marking his debut as a head coach in the NHL.
Bruins hired Sturm following a season that ended without playoff qualification for the first time in nine years and a search starting in April.
Sturm, 46, is a former Bruins winger and 15-year NHL veteran who coached Germany to a 2018 Olympic silver medal and led the AHL's Ontario Reign.
General manager Don Sweeney praised Marco for consistently demonstrating strong preparation, clear communication, and genuine enthusiasm throughout the process, emphasizing his leadership abilities.
Sturm will direct the Bruins' rebuild and aims to develop young talent while restoring the team's competitive and hard-nosed identity.

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