The Chicago Blackhawks announced today they have hired Derek King as an assistant coach with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League, joining Head Coach Ted Dent.
“Derek will be a welcome addition to our coaching staff in Rockford,” said Blackhawks Director of Hockey Administration/General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard. “He has played an important role in the development of players on many different levels. Combine that with his long professional career as a player, and he will be key to developing the future stars of the Chicago Blackhawks.”
King, 49, has worked as assistant and associate coach with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL from 2009-15.