shinkaruk98 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Don't know to much about this guy, but hopefully he works out here. VANCOUVER — Glen Gulutzan will be the voice of Western Canada on the new Vancouver Canucks' coaching staff. Gulutzan was born in The Pas, Man., but raised in Hudson Bay, Sask. He played junior for the Moose Jaw Warriors, Brandon Wheat Kings, Saskatoon Blades and then university hockey for the Saskatchewan Huskies. He joins a staff that includes a head coach from Boston (John Tortorella), an assistant coach from Marshfield, Mass. (Mike Sullivan), a goalie coach from Moncton (Rollie Melanson) and a video coach from Newfoundland (Darryl Williams). Gulutzan is a father of four – three girls and one boy between the ages of 6-12 – and they all play hockey. Moving to Canada from Dallas, where Gulutzan was the Stars head coach the last two seasons, has the whole family fired up. “I've been down in the United States for a very long time and my wife, who is Canadian, and my four kids are really excited about coming back to Canada,” Gulutzan said Wednesday. “It's going to be something neat for our family.” Gulutzan will be a true newcomer to the five-man group that will be guiding the Canucks in 2013-14. Tortorella and Sullivan were together with the New York Rangers for four seasons and, prior to that, for a year in Tampa. Melanson and Williams have coached together in Vancouver for three years. Gulutzan, 42, isn't yet certain what his defined role will be on the staff. “I think Sully will be looking after the defence and I'll be working with the forwards and maybe the power play and penalty kill, or maybe we'll split those duties,” he said. “We've talked about it a little but the three of us haven't sat down and finalized anything yet. The Canucks are a very exciting team to be a part of.” Sullivan, 45, has two college-age children and one in high school. As a player, he spent most of his career out west skating for the San Jose Sharks, Calgary Flames and Phoenix Coyotes. He was the Boston Bruins head coach for two seasons, in 2003-04 and 2005-06. “Obviously it's an exciting opportunity for us when you look at the team,” Sullivan said. “It's a terrific team. As a player in Calgary, we had a great rivalry with the Canucks so I know about the market. I've worked with Torts for a few years now and he obviously respects what I bring to the table.” Commented Tortorella: “Mike and I have been together for quite a bit and I think we're looking for another coach to join us with some fresh ideas. I think Glen is going to bring that.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.Tallhouse Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Welcome home Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackberries Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 dallas had a very unique attack, Im looking forward to what Gulutzan will bring to the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Personally, I see him as an important signing .. he seems an excellent communicator showing patience and intelligence .. he may be our future head coach .. after Torts guides us to this first Cup .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindenBurrows Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 i think glen will work great with torts... glens' strategy methods and torts pushing we be great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 i think glen will work great with torts... glens' strategy methods and torts pushing we be great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Don't crack under the pressure............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Specter Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'm glad to see Glen accepting the assistant coaching gig alongside Torts and Sullivan. From the article and his pre/post game interviews from his time in Dallas, it looks like he still has quite a few ideas that could work well with the rest of the coaching staff who are open to revamping our line up. Definitely stoked to see what they have in store for us in the 2013-14 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Bobrovsky Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Can't wait to see him and his dope last name on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 The guy looks like a fairly cool customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 The guy looks like a fairly cool customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanucks25 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Gulutzan was unfairly fired in Dallas. His record wasn't great 'cause he never had a good roster. The ownership situation was a mess and the team was almost always in "sell mode". Seemed like he did a pretty good job with what he was given. That said, don't really know too much about him and his style... so we'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Kesler Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Seems like he could also be instrumental in youth development. He had some younger players develop nicely while he was in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 He could improve our PP and PK while also working on our 5-on 5 offensive attack. Sullivan would probably work on the defensive side while Torts will be working on player's mental toughness and hardness of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetliner Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Excited to see what the new coaches can bring to this veteran group. Especially guys like garrison, kassian, and the rookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Excited to see what the new coaches can bring to this veteran group. Especially guys like garrison, kassian, and the rookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC2 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I remember Tortorella saying in his press conference that he felt it was important to have someone somewhat the opposite of his coaching style to help balance everything out. Torts is an in your face, tight defensive minded coach with Sullivan being in the same mind while Gulutzan is the calm, cool and more offensive minded coach. I think this tandem could work very well as long as torts gives Gulutzan the freedom he needs to be creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlsson`s Flo Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very excited to see how a so called "Defensive" coach in Torts works out with Glen who is more offensive. Going to be an interesting season no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Hopefully a solid balance that brings exciting hockey with team defence. I can't stand one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Seems like a pretty awesome guy and a great fit for the team. Thanks for posting this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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