The Arizona Coyotes announced Tuesday they hired former NHL winger Rick Tocchet to become their new head coach by signing him to a multiyear contract.
Tocchet spent 18 seasons in the NHL with six different organizations, including a three-year stint with the then-Phoenix Coyotes. He most recently served as an assistant coach with the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
"We are very pleased to name Rick as our new head coach," Coyotes general manager John Chayka said. "Rick is an excellent coach and a proven winner.