Boston Bruins Add an Assistant Coach to Marco Sturm’s Staff

The Boston Bruins announced Monday that Steve Spott has been added to the team’s coaching staff as an assistant coach. Spott has been an assistant under former Dallas Stars Head Coach Peter DeBoer for the last ten seasons.

“I’m thrilled to add Steve Spott to our coaching staff, and also welcome him, his wife Lisa, and their children, Tyler and Emma, to Boston,” said Head Coach Marco Sturm. “Steve is a passionate teacher, a strong communicator, and brings great structure and detail to everything he does. His experience, especially on special teams, will be a major asset for our group and for the Bruins moving forward.”

“I’m incredibly excited and honored to join the Boston Bruins organization,” said Spott. “Being part of an Original Six franchise with such a proud history and tradition means a great deal to me and my family. The opportunity to work alongside Marco and the rest of this coaching staff, in front of one of the most passionate fan bases in hockey, is something I’m truly grateful for, and I can’t wait to get started.”

The 57-year-old Spott has spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach for the Dallas Stars. A big factor in the signing of Spott was his success with the power play, where Boston has struggled recently. Stott has led a power play in Dallas to almost a 24 percent success rate over the last three seasons.

Spott was also an assistant for three seasons with the San Jose Sharks from 2015-19 and the Vegas Golden Knights from 2020-22.

Spott joins a staff with past assistant holdovers Chris Kelly and Jay Leach and goaltending coach Bob Essensa.