The new head coach of the Saint John Sea Dogs has already picked up a second job.
Three coaches from the Canadian Hockey League will join Team Canada at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship in Red Deer and Edmonton, and Jim Hulton will be one.
Hulton will represent the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League on a staff led by head coach Misha Donskov this winter.
He’ll be joined by Brad Lauer of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs and Drew Bannister of the Ontario Hockey League’s Soo Greyhounds.
Junior team general manager Alan Millar said each coach brings a unique set of skills and perspectives along with their experience.
“We are confident this staff will create an environment that allows our players to succeed and proudly represent Canada as we prepare for the World Juniors,” Millar said in a press release.
Hulton was named head coach of the Sea Dogs in June after 11 seasons as head coach of the Charlottetown Islanders.
The national junior team will begin preparations for the 2027 tournament at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor, Ont., July 26 to Aug. 1.
Canada will be joined at the event by Finland, Sweden and the United States.
The 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship will be held Dec. 26 through Jan. 5 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta.
