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Blackhawks hire Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Jeff Blashill has head coach

Blackhawks hire Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Jeff Blashill has head coach

Yahoo23-05-2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Chicago Blackhawks' search for a head coach has ended. General Manager Kyle Davidson confirmed Thursday that Jeff Blashill is the guy.The 51-year-old spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach with the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning made the playoffs all three seasons.Before joining the Lightning, Blashill was the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings for seven seasons from 2015-2022. During that time the Wings posted a record of 204-261-72. Blashill also spent some time in Rockford when he was the head coach of IceHogs rival Grand Rapids in the AHL. He spent three seasons with the Griffins, and he guided them to the AHL's Calder Cup Championship in 2013. Blashill has also been the head coach of Team USA for the IIHF World Championships three times in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The Blackhawks will hold an introductory press conference with Blashill next Tuesday, May 27.
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