Newark, NJ — The New Jersey Devils today named Pertti Hasanen to the position of Development/Skills Coach, joining Scott Clemmensen on the team’s development staff. The announcement was made by Devils’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Ray Shero.
“Pertti did an outstanding job at our recent Development Camp in all facets of on-ice skill development,” said Shero. “He will work with our players in both New Jersey and Albany next season, in addition to scouting and evaluating our current prospects.”
Hasanen, 61, joins the Devils’ organization with more than 35 years of experience coaching hockey teams and developing players, most recently as director of hockey operations and player development for Boston University (HE).