The Niagara IceDogs have hired former Vancouver Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau as a senior adviser, the OHL club announced Wednesday.
Boudreau was fired by the Canucks in January.
The Toronto native also has coached the Washington Capitals, Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild.
Boudreau's son, Ben, is a first-year associate coach for the IceDogs.
Wayne Gretzky is a part-owner of the team.
“I am very proud, happy and excited to help the Niagara IceDogs in any way I can," Boudreau said. "The Niagara area will always have a special place in heart. I look forward to one day celebrating a Memorial Cup with the Niagara IceDogs.”
Boudreau became a fan favourite in Vancouver last season as his job security became a question that lingered for weeks. Fans chanted "Bruce, there it is" to show support for the embattled coach.
