June 17 (UPI) -- The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Jim Hiller to replaced former coach Craig Berube, they announced Wednesday.
Hiller, 57, spent the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Kings. He was fired in March after leading the Kings to a 93-58-24 record, including a 24-21-14 mark this season.
The Kings went 48-25-9 in Hiller's second season. They advanced to the Stanley Cup playoffs in each of his three seasons as coach.
"I'm incredibly excited for the opportunity to return to Toronto and lead the Maple Leafs," Hiller said in a news release. "This is a special organization with great players, passionate fans and high expectations.
"I'm looking forward to getting to work with our players and staff and doing everything we can to help this team reach its full potential."
