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Capitals name Jim Johnson assistant coach

Tuesday, 11.29.2011 / 11:31 PM / News

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Capitals name Jim Johnson assistant coach
Washington Capitals GM George McPhee announced Tuesday night that the club has named Jim Johnson the team's assistant coach.
Washington Capitals GM George McPhee announced Tuesday night that the club has named Jim Johnson the team's assistant coach. Johnson will replace Bob Woods on the staff.

Johnson, 49, took over as the head coach of the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL) at the end of the 2009-10 season, finishing with a record of 15-5-0-2 (.727) in his 22 games behind the bench. Prior to his time with Norfolk, Johnson was an assist coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2009-10 season.

The former defenseman played in 829 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota North Stars, Washington Capitals, Dallas Stars and Phoenix Coyotes from 1985-1998. Johnson tallied 195 career points (29 goals, 166 assists) and 1,197 penalty minutes. The New Hope, Minn., native appeared in 121 games with the Capitals from 1993-1996, collecting 19 points (2 goals, 17 assists) and 89 penalty minutes.

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