Vancouver Canucks name NHL ironman Doug Jarvis as assistant coach
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have named Doug Jarvis, holder of the NHL’s ironman record, as an assistant coach.
The Brantford, Ont., native has 26 years of coaching experience following a 13-season NHL playing career.
He is a six-time Stanley Cup champion, winning four times as a player with Montreal and twice as an assistant coach with Dallas (1999) and Boston (2011).
Jarvis still holds the NHL ironman record with 964 consecutive games played, never missing a game his entire career. He recorded 403 career points (139 goals, 264 assists) with Montreal, Washington and Hartford.