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Stanley Cup Champ Johnson Trades Skates for Coaching Whistle
25 Jul
Summary
- Jack Johnson joins Ohio State women's hockey as associate coach.
- He previously played 19 seasons in the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup.
- Johnson will now develop future elite players at the collegiate level.
Former NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup winner Jack Johnson is embarking on a new phase of his hockey career. He has accepted a position as an associate coach with the Ohio State University women's hockey program. This move signifies his transition from playing and scouting to coaching.
Johnson, who lifted the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, concluded his extensive 19-season NHL career last season. Following his retirement, he briefly served as a professional scout for the Vancouver Canucks before opting for a coaching role.
The coaching opportunity also brings Johnson back to his home state of Ohio. He joins a highly successful Ohio State program that has claimed NCAA national championships in both 2022 and 2024. Johnson aims to contribute to the development of collegiate athletes.
During his NHL tenure, Johnson played 1,228 regular-season games for multiple teams, amassing 77 goals and 265 assists. His championship with the Avalanche remains a career highlight, and he now looks forward to building a winning culture at the collegiate level.
