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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Islanders announce Ray Bennett and Bob Boughner as assistant coaches for 2025 season
Islanders announce Ray Bennett and Bob Boughner as assistant coaches for 2025 season (Image via Getty) On Sunday, June 9, 2025, the New York Islanders made a new coaching decision. The team officially shared that Ray Bennett and Bob Boughner will join the Islanders as assistant coaches. Both will now work under Head Coach Patrick Roy. This update was shared through a press release posted on the team's official website. Ray Bennett and Bob Boughner join New York Islanders coaching staff The announcement came from the New York Islanders organization on the morning of June 9, 2025. Ray Bennett and Bob Boughner will now be part of the coaching team for the 2025-26 NHL season. They are joining Head Coach Patrick Roy's bench, along with returning assistant coach Benoit Desrosiers and goaltending coach Piero Greco. Ray Bennett brings a lot of NHL experience. He has been coaching in the league for more than 20 years. His last job was with the Colorado Avalanche, where he worked as an assistant coach from 2017 until 2024. Bob Boughner is also a well-known name. He was the head coach for the San Jose Sharks from 2019 to 2022. More recently, he worked with the Detroit Red Wings as an associate coach. The Islanders hired Patrick Roy as head coach in January 2024. Roy, a Hall of Fame goaltender, helped lead the team to a playoff run last season. Now, with Bennett and Boughner, the Islanders are adding more NHL experience behind the bench. Also Read: Gary Bettman Confirms New York Islanders Will Host 2027 NHL All-Star Event Islanders training camp 2025 to start with new assistant coaches The decision to bring in Ray Bennett and Bob Boughner was made as part of a plan to build a stronger team for the next season. Patrick Roy, who led the Islanders into the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, now has a full support staff. During a team interview shared on June 9, Patrick Roy said, 'Ray and Bob are great coaches who have seen a lot in this league. I'm happy to have them with us as we prepare for next season.' The Islanders are hoping that the experience of both Bennett and Boughner will help the team grow and perform better. The new coaching team will begin working together when training camp starts in September 2025 at the Islanders' facility in East Meadow, New York.
Associated Press
10-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
BioSteel Sports Academy Unveils Elite Player Development Committee Featuring NHL-Caliber Talent
Top-tier coaches, scouts, and former NHL players join forces with BioSteel Sports Academy to guide Canada's next generation of athletes. 'You rarely see this level of NHL-caliber insight made directly accessible to student-athletes. This is mentorship at the highest level.'— Dan Crosby, CEO of BioSteel WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 10, 2025 / / -- BioSteel Sports Inc. is proud to announce the formation of its inaugural Player Development Committee at BioSteel Sports Academy, a Hockey Canada –accredited, Ontario Ministry of Education–inspected private school delivering approved academic programming alongside elite-level athletic training. This groundbreaking committee brings together a powerhouse roster of hockey minds, including current NHL coaches, former professional players, and nationally respected development specialists—all dedicated to mentoring student-athletes and elevating their performance on and off the ice. Committee Members Include: - Bob Boughner – Former NHL defensemen and Head Coach of the Florida Panthers; Associate Coach for the Detroit Red Wings and San Jose Sharks - D.J. Smith – Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Kings; former Head Coach of the Ottawa Senators - Steve Ott – Former NHL forward and current Associate Coach for the St. Louis Blues; part of the 2019 Stanley Cup Championship staff - Mike Weber – Assistant Coach, St. Louis Blues; former NHL defenseman with over 350 games played - Scott Murray – Goaltending Coach, Washington Capitals; contributed to 2018 Stanley Cup victory - Dwayne Blais – Skills Coach, Detroit Red Wings; Founder of Total Package Hockey - Rick Pracey – Director of Amateur Scouting, Edmonton Oilers; 20+ years NHL scouting experience - Matt Dumouchelle – Assistant GM, Leamington Flyers; author of Hockey Factories 'This is a defining moment for player development in Canada,' said Dan Crosby, CEO at BioSteel Sports Inc. 'You rarely see this level of NHL-caliber insight made directly accessible to student-athletes. This is mentorship at the highest level.' At BioSteel Sports Academy, students receive a fully accredited education alongside elite hockey development. With Hockey Canada accreditation and now this all-star Player Development Committee, the Academy stands as one of the most advanced high-performance institutions in the country. 'We're building the complete athlete—on the ice, in the classroom, and in life,' said Eric Palazzolo, Director of Athletics at BioSteel Sports Academy. 'This committee gives our athletes a direct line to the minds who know what it takes to succeed at the next level.' About BioSteel Sports Academy Located in Windsor, Ontario, BioSteel Sports Academy is a private athletic-academic institution inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and accredited by Hockey Canada. The Academy offers full-day academic programming in line with provincial education standards, combined with advanced athletic development in hockey and other disciplines. Student-athletes graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities, collegiate scholarships, and professional careers. About BioSteel Sports Inc. BioSteel Sports Inc. is a leading sports nutrition and performance lifestyle brand. Known for its clean, effective hydration and recovery products, BioSteel fuels athletes across all levels. With a renewed focus on grassroots sports and player development, BioSteel continues to invest in the future of athletic performance across North America. Dave Carcamo BioSteel Sports Inc. [email protected] Visit us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
