Congratulations to former Flin Flon Bomber Assistant Coach, and Head Coach of the Cranberry Winterhawks, Gardner McDougall on stepping up to Major Junior.
On Tuesday it was reported that McDougall was stepping down as the Head Coach of the University of New Brunswick Reds after leading them to an undefeated season and a National title.
McDougall has been at the helm with the Reds for the past 24 years and that includes 9 National titles, the most in university history.
Gardner was announced earlier today as the new Head Coach of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Moncton Wildcats.
MacDougall holds a record of 732 wins, 232 losses and 21 ties for a .743 winning percentage during his time with the university team.
In addition to his accolades at the university level, he most recently served as the head coach of Canada’s U-18 men’s hockey team at the 2024 U18 World Championships and the team won Gold in Finland.
MacDougall’s son, Taylor, was also named as the Wildcats’ new general manager and director of hockey operations.
Taylor MacDougall played in the QMJHL from 2006 to 2011 before spending five seasons with the University of New Brunswick.