Stars fans might recognize this name. The Dallas Stars announced Tuesday that Glen Gulutzan has been named their new head coach. Gulutzan, 53, returns to Dallas after serving as the Stars’ head coach from 2011 to 2013, during which time he compiled a 64-57-9 record over 130 regular-season games.
Gulutzan spent the past seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Edmonton Oilers. During his tenure, Edmonton led the NHL with a 26.8 percent power play in the regular season and a 29.8 percent mark in the postseason. The Oilers reached the playoffs in six of the seven seasons Gulutzan was on the staff and advanced to the Stanley Cup Final in each of the last two years.
In a release on Tuesday, “We are thrilled to name Glen as the head coach of the Dallas Stars,” General Manager Jim Nill said. “Since his previous time in Dallas, Glen has worked tirelessly to establish himself as one of the most respected coaches in the NHL. His extensive NHL experience, both as a head coach and assistant coach, speaks to his ability to innovate and adapt to the modern game, as well as build relationships with his players. Glen has worked with some of the best players in the world and continually found ways to maximize their skill sets to contribute to team success. We have full confidence that he is the right person to elevate our team to the next level.”
An official press conference introducing Head Coach Glen Gulutzan will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, July 2, per the release.
