Marco Sturm Releases First Statement As Bruins Head Coach

Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm.

How do you like the sound of that, folks?

The B’s finally made the hiring official on Thursday, announcing they brought back the former fan favorite to lead the team into a new era. Sturm didn’t take long to release his first statement as head coach, as shared by the organization.

“I’m incredibly honored to be named head coach of the Boston Bruins,” Sturm’s statement read. “I want to thank Charlie Jacobs and the Jacobs Family, Cam Neely and Don Sweeney for trusting me with this opportunity.

“Boston has always held a special place in my heart, and I know how much this team means to the city and to our fans. I’ve felt that passion as a player, and I can’t wait to be behind the bench and feel it again. I’m excited to get to work and do everything I can to help this team succeed.”

Sturm, who played for the organization across five seasons, returns after cutting his teeth in the coaching ranks with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, the AHL’s Ontario Reign and the German national team.