Coach Claude Julien officially returns to the NHL

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June 27, 2024 (12:26)

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In breaking news, we learned that the St. Louis Blues have hired Claude Julien as assistant coach, marking his return to the League.

The organization released the following statement, which also announced that Steve Ott was promoted to associate coach, and two-year contract extensions were given to assistant coach Mike Weber and goalie coach David Alexander.

St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the team has promoted Steve Ott to associate coach and extended his contract through the 2025-26 season.

In addition, the Blues named Claude Julien an assistant coach and extended the contracts of Assistant Coach Mike Weber and Goaltending Coach David Alexander through the 2025-26 season.

Julien, 64, brings over 19 years of NHL coaching experience to St. Louis. He has worked for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Boston Bruins. With the Bruins, he won the Jack Adams Trophy in 2009 and the Stanley Cup in 2011.

His insights and experience will be valuable for the Blues as they look to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022.

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