Blackhawks hire Cookson and promote Crawford

NHL

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Rob Cookson as an assistant coach and promoted Marc Crawford to associate coach.

The Blackhawks announced the moves before Wednesday night’s game at Seattle. The 60-year-old Cookson also has worked on NHL staffs with Ottawa, Calgary and Philadelphia.

“Rob’s extensive NHL experience will complement our staff immediately,” interim general manager Kyle Davidson said in a release. “It’s his fresh perspective, however, that will really benefit the team as we work on this transition. We look forward to Rob meeting us on this road trip and I know he is eager to get going with this group.”

The Blackhawks had been working with a smaller staff since coach Jeremy Colliton and assistants Tomas Mitell and Sheldon Brookbank were fired on Nov. 6. Derek King was promoted from the minors, replacing Colliton on an interim basis.

Products You May Like

Articles You May Like

Branch Bros. commit to Georgia after USC exit
Storm delays flight, keeps Jags on tarmac in Indy
What doomed Antonio Pierce’s tenure with the Raiders?
Source: Georgia QB Rashada entering portal again
Barnes wins San Vicente Stakes; Baffert goes 1-2

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *