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Kirk Muller - Assistant CoachKirk Muller was named assistant coach of the Canadiens on June 20, 2006 and makes his return within the organization. Muller, 40, was the head coach of the Queen’s University Golden Gaels of the Ontario University Athletics, in his hometown of Kingston, during the 2005-06 season. Under his guidance, the team posted an 8-13-1-2 record. Last year, Muller also held the title of assistant coach to Marc Habscheid, with Team Canada, at the Lotto Cup in December 2005 in Slovakia (gold medal). Last March,he worked as assistant coach to Greg Gilbert at the Under-18 World Championships (4th place). Kirk Muller’s playing career in the NHL started in 1984 with the New Jersey Devils, who had drafted him second overall, behind Mario Lemieux. Muller had just concluded a stellar three-year career in the Ontario Hockey League, including the last two with the Guelph Platers. In the OHL, Muller collected 257 points, including 95 goals, in 182 games. On September 20, 1991, the Canadiens acquired Muller and goaltender Roland Melanson, in return for Stéphane Richer and Tom Chorske. Muller spent a little more than three seasons with the Canadiens, including one as team captain, and was instrumental in leading the franchise to its 24th Stanley Cup, in 1992-93. Through a 19-year career, Muller also played for the New York Islanders, the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars. Muller also represented Canada at the World Championships (1985, 1986, 1987, 1989) and at the 1984 Olympic Games, in Sarajevo. In 1349 NHL games, Muller scored 357 goals and added 602 assists for a total of 959 points. With the Canadiens, he registered 247 points, including 104 goals, in 267 games. Kirk Muller played in 127 playoff games and recorded 69 points, including 33 goals. With the Canadiens, he took part in 38 playoff contests, scored 20 goals and totaled 32 points. Source: canadiens.com
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