The United States Men’s Olympic Hockey Team will have a distinct Wilkes-Barre/Scranton feel, after former Penguins coaches Todd Reirden, John Hynes and Andy Saucier were added to the team’s coaching staff today by USA Hockey.
After spending several years with the Washington Capitals, Todd Reirden made his return to the Pittsburgh Penguins at training camp on Monday.
With Wednesday's hire of two new assistant coaches, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has effectively taken over Pittsburgh's coaches offices.
Jim Rutherford announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have named Todd Reirden and Mike Vellucci assistant coaches.