The Minnesota Wild has has named John Anderson an assistant coach.
Anderson joins the Wild after serving as Head Coach of the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League (AHL) the last three seasons. Prior to being named Head Coach of the Wolves on July 16, 2013, he served as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Coyotes for two seasons (2011-13) and was the Head Coach of the Atlanta Thrashers for two seasons (2008-10). The Toronto, Ont., native went 624-368-124 (.614) in 14 seasons as the Wolves Head Coach (1997-2008, 2013-16), leading Chicago to four championships; the 2008 and 2002 Calder Cup and the 2000 and 1998 Turner Cup.