Boston Fleet hire Francois Methot as coach, citing his track record of player development

The Boston Fleet announced on Thursday the hiring of Francois Methot as their head coach, citing his track record of developing women and men’s players over the past decade.Methot replaces Kris Sparre, who left the Fleet after one season to become head coach of the league’s new franchise in Hamilton, Ontario.The 48-year-old Methot is from Montreal, and had an 11-year career playing professionally in Germany after a six-year stint in the American Hockey League.Methot spent the past three seasons as general manager and coach of the Rochester Jr. Americans of the North American Hockey League. It was in Rochester, New York, where he also served as the Jr. Americans youth hockey director and launched a girls’ hockey program that now features eight teams.Among the players Methot helped develop in Rochester is Fleet defender and PWHL rookie of the year candidate Haley Winn.

“Francois stood out throughout the process because of his clear vision for our team and commitment to player development, along with his ability to communicate and build strong relationships,” Fleet general manager Danielle Marmer, said.

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