The Vancouver Canucks announced Wednesday that Travis Green, who coached their AHL affiliate, is the next coach.
"It's a proud day for me," Green said on a video posted on the team's website. "It's something I've been working on for a long time. And to get the opportunity here in Vancouver is extra special."
The 46-year-old Green was born in Castlegar, British Columbia, and grew up watching the Canucks.
"To get to coach in your home province, not a lot of guys can say that," Green said.
Green has been the head coach of the Utica Comets for the past three seasons.