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sports2 years ago

Jim Montgomery's Powerful NHL Awards Speech Addresses Alcohol Struggles and Coaching Success

Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery revealed his struggles with alcohol addiction during his acceptance speech for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's coach of the year. Montgomery, who was terminated by the Dallas Stars three and a half years ago, credited his family and friends for helping him overcome his addiction. He also emphasized the importance of having a team and community to effect change within oneself. Montgomery received 79 of 82 first-place votes for the award after leading the Bruins to a record-breaking season.

via USA TODAY|
#alcohol-addiction#boston-bruins#jack-adams-award
sports2 years ago

"Preds kick off 25th anniversary celebration with Broadway block party, NHL award winners debated"

NHL.com writers debate the winner of the Jack Adams Award, which is presented annually to "the NHL coach judged to have contributed the most to his team's success." The three finalists are Dave Hakstol of the Seattle Kraken, Jim Montgomery of the Boston Bruins and Lindy Ruff of the New Jersey Devils. The writers make compelling arguments for each coach, but ultimately, the winner will be determined by a poll among the NHL Broadcasters' Association members at the end of the regular season.

via NHL.com|
#dave-hakstol#jack-adams-award#jim-montgomery
sports2 years ago

NHL announces finalists for coaching and rookie awards.

Jim Montgomery, Dave Hakstol, and Lindy Ruff are the finalists for the Jack Adams Award, which is presented annually to the NHL coach who contributed the most to his team's success. Montgomery led the Boston Bruins to a record-breaking regular season, while Hakstol helped the Seattle Kraken secure their first playoff berth, and Ruff orchestrated the second-greatest year-over-year improvement in NHL history with the New Jersey Devils. The winner will be announced on June 26.

via ESPN|
#dave-hakstol#jack-adams-award#jim-montgomery