The Hockey News: Headlines: Phoenix Coyotes hire Doug Sulliman as new assistant coach

Phoenix Coyotes hire Doug Sulliman as new assistant coach

2008-07-10 21:20:00

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Doug Sulliman, a former NHL player and assistant coach, was hired as an assistant coach by the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday.

Sulliman, 48, replaces Rick Tocchet, who was hired this week as an assistant coach by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Sulliman played in the NHL from 1979-90 and then was an assistant coach with the New Jersey Devils from 1990-93.

He then spent 11 years working on Wall Street and five years in the insurance industry. He also spent time as a television analyst for Devils broadcasts during the 1995-96 season.

Sulliman, a first-round draft pick of the New York Rangers in 1979, had 160 goals and 168 assists in 631 career games for New York, Hartford, New Jersey and Philadelphia.

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Brandon Posted
(2009-04-30 06:35:31)

LOL. I would believe that either has occurred.

Stefan Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:41)

Brandon, I am hoping you meant nepotism, not incest.

Brandon Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:39)

Incest is nothing new for the Phoenix Coyotes management.

Matthew K. Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:38)

Great - the GM hired his brother in law who hasn't coached in the league since 1993. Even if this guy turns into the second coming of Scottie Bowman this looks (and smells) really bad - I guess it's too much to ask to let the Great One pick his own assistant coaches.