Scott Arniel promoted from associate to head coach of the Winnipeg Jets
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Scott Arniel came to Winnipeg in 2022 to join the staff of new head coach Rick Bowness. Two years later, he is replacing his former boss as the Jets' leader behind the bench.
Scott Arniel came to Winnipeg in 2022 to join the staff of new head coach Rick Bowness.
Two years later, he is replacing his former boss as the Jets' leader behind the bench.
The Jets announced Friday that Arniel is being elevated from associate to head coach of the NHL franchise. The promotion comes almost three weeks after Bowness announced his retirement.
The Jets said a press conference with Arniel and general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff will be held Monday.
Arniel helped Bowness lead the Jets to a 98-57-9 record and two playoff appearances over two seasons.
The Jets put together a brilliant regular-season campaign in 2023-24. Bowness was named a finalist for the NHL's coach of the year award after the Jets posted a 52-24-6 record, good for second in the Central Division and the Western Conference.
But the success did not translate to a post-season run. For the second post-season in a row, Winnipeg was eliminated in five games in the first round, this time at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche.
