Canucks Name Brett McLean Assistant Coach After Iowa Wild Head Coach Exit

Brett McLean, a former professional hockey player with an 18-year career across North America and Europe, has been named an assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks under new head coach Adam Foote. McLean recently left his position as head coach of the AHL's Iowa Wild, where he served for two seasons, after previously spending three years as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Wild, contributing to three consecutive playoff appearances. The Minnesota Wild organization is now searching for a new head coach for the Iowa Wild, with potential candidates including current assistant Ben Simon. Despite two challenging seasons with Iowa, McLean's coaching tenure in Minnesota was marked by a strong record and development experience. McLean has expressed that while he is focused on his current role, he aims to be well-prepared before taking on a head coach position in the NHL. His appointment to the Canucks coaching staff marks a new chapter in his career, transitioning from head coach in the AHL to an NHL assistant coach role.