Fansided · Apr 26, 2017
Boston Bruins Name Bruce Cassidy Head Coach
The Boston Bruins removed the interim tag and named Bruce Cassidy as head coach.
The Boston Bruins made the announcement Wednesday morning, three days after a disappointing first-round playoff exit. Bruce Cassidy was named interim head coach on Feb. 9, two days after the firing of long-time head coach Claude Julien. At the time, the Bruins were 26-23-6 and on track to miss the playoffs for a third consecutive year.
Cassidy’s impact was felt immediately. He injected energy and a fresh approach, and the team responded. The Bruins won the first game under Cassidy, a 6-3 stomping of the San Jose Sharks. Then went on an 18-8-1 run to finish the regular season and secure a spot in the playoffs.