The Montreal Canadiens are hiring Marie-Philip Poulin as a player development consultant along with her hockey career.
General manager Kent Hughes made the announcement Tuesday. He will hold this position part-time.
We are pleased to add Marie-Philip Poulin to our hockey development department.he said.
Marie-Philip is one of the best players on the planet and she won at the highest level, which will be beneficial for our players. His knowledge, leadership and vision for hockey makes the Canadiens a better organizationHe added.
Among his responsibilities, Poulin will be called upon to work on the ice and in video sessions with players to refine their individual and collective skills, in collaboration with the director of player development, Rob Ramage, and to hockey development director, Adam Nicholas.
It is a privilege to have in our ranks someone as talented as Marie-Philip Poulin. He is the best in his field and his achievements have helped build a winning culture among Canadians.explained the president and CEO, Geoff Molson.
His coming is another step towards the diversity we want to establish within the organization.he mentioned.
The 31-year-old striker has won 15 medals in international competitions, including 4 at the Olympics.
Canadian and Marie-Philip Poulin will meet with the press at 4 pm at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard.
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