AHL’s Rocket Appoint New Goalie Coach
The Laval Rocket has officially appointed Ilia Ejov as their new goalie coach. This follows the departure of Marco Marciano, who has moved on to a significant role with the Montreal Canadiens. The announcement was made on Friday and states that Ejov will serve in an interim capacity.
Ilia Ejov: New Goalie Coach
Ilia Ejov brings a wealth of experience to the role. As a former goaltender, he boasts an impressive career spanning 13 seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). His background includes a recent stint as an invité coach at the Canadiens’ development camp last summer. Prior to this appointment, Ejov was coaching the goalies for the Concordia Stingers, a collegiate team.
Background of New Goalie Coach
- Ilia Ejov is a Russo-Québécois former goaltender.
- He played 13 seasons in the KHL.
- Coached goalies at Concordia University’s hockey team.
- Served as an invited coach at the Canadiens’ development camp.
Transition of Coaching Staff
This change comes following Marco Marciano’s elevation to the Canadiens’ goalie coaching position. Marciano took over from Éric Raymond, who was let go on January 28. The Laval Rocket aims to maintain a strong development pipeline for goalies, making this appointment critical for future success.
The organization is optimistic that Ejov’s expertise will benefit their players as they prepare for the upcoming season. The interim title indicates that the team may explore further options in the future for a permanent appointment.
