Cory Clouston is expected to be announced as the new coach of the Senators this morning. Here are a few details about him:
The 39-year-old native of Viking, Alta., was in his second season as head coach of the Binghamton Senators
Previously, he coached the WHL's Kootenay Ice for five seasons, compiling a .637 winning percentage with 209 wins, 146 losses. The Ice made the playoffs each of those five seasons
He is a two-time WHL coach of the year, and was named Canadian Hockey League coach of the year in 2004-05
Prior to his AHL stint, Clouston coached in both the Tier II Alberta and B.C. junior hockey leagues.
Clouston was an assistant coach when Canada's national under-18 squad won the 2005 U-18 Junior World Cup, and coached the gold-medal winning Canadian squad in 2006.
As a player Clouston spent four years at the University of Alberta, including the 1991-92 CIS champion Golden Bears. He holds a bachelor's degree in recreation administration.
