US EditionBlackhawks Hire Vellucci as an Assistant Coach Under Blashill
- On June 2, 2025, Mike Vellucci was brought on to join Jeff Blashill’s inaugural coaching staff with the Chicago Blackhawks as an assistant coach.
- The hiring came shortly after Blashill was named head coach last month, following his three-year tenure as an assistant under Jon Cooper on the Tampa Bay Lightning coaching staff.
- Vellucci, 58, served five seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, held an executive position with the Carolina Hurricanes, and contributed to the U.S. Team's success as a member of the coaching staff during last month's world championship victory.
- Blashill highlighted that his role as an assistant coach at the recent world championship, where he earned a gold medal with players Frank Nazar and Alex Vlasic, will add important expertise to the team and strengthen their overall performance.
- Vellucci's addition complements assistants Michael Peca and Anders Sorensen and suggests the Blackhawks aim to leverage championship experience during their coaching staff transition.
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Blackhawks hire Vellucci as an assistant coach under Blashill
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Mike Vellucci as an assistant coach for Jeff Blashill's first staff with his new team.
Former Penguins Assistant Lands on His Feet, Gets New Job
The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Mike Vellucci, along with head coach Mike Sullivan in April following the club’s third straight disappointing season and playoff miss. Sullivan quickly landed a new job with the New York Rangers with a reportedly market-setting contract. Tuesday, Vellucci landed on his feet, as well. The Chicago Blackhawks and new coach Jeff Blashill hired both Michael Peca and Vellucci as assistants. The former Peng…
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