Andy Moog named Dallas Stars assistant coach

Longtime member of Texas Brahmas ownership group entering eighth year with the Stars

From the Stars press release (09/12) - Dallas Stars General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk announced today the National Hockey League club has named Andy Moog as assistant coach.

Moog, 49, has served in a variety of duties over the years, including goaltending consultant and coach. Moog was Dallas' player development coach for two seasons (2006-2008), following four campaigns as an assistant coach for Dallas. He has previously worked with Stars Head Coach Marc Crawford in Vancouver as a goaltending coach from 1999-2002.

“Andy Moog is someone we wanted to become more involved as an assistant coach on our staff,” said Nieuwendyk. “He brings a lot of experience and creativity to our team of coaches and already has a solid working relationship with most of our players.”

Boasting 18 years and 713 games in the NHL with Edmonton, Boston, Dallas and Montreal, Moog retired in 1998, posting a 372-209-88 career mark with a 3.13 GAA.

A three-time Stanley Cup winner with Edmonton (1984, 1985, 1987), he appeared in 175 games with the Stars from 1993-97, collecting a 75-64-26 mark with a 2.74 GAA. Appearing in the Cup Finals six times, Moog was a member of three Presidents' Trophy clubs (1986, 1987, 1990) and shared the Jennings Trophy with Reggie Lemelin in Boston in 1990.

Moog and will begin his new role with the Dallas Stars immediately.

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