Senators announce two additions to hockey operations staff

The Ottawa Senators announced the addition of two personnel to the hockey operations staff.

A familiar face is joining the Senators coaching staff. Ottawa native, Ben Sexton joins D.J. Smith’s staff to work as an assistant coach alongside assistant coaches Bob Jones, Davis Payne, associate coach Jack Capuano, goaltender coach Zac Bierk and video coaches Mike King and Evan Matthias.

An eight-year veteran of the NHL and AHL, Sexton brings a wealth of experience with the Senators organization, having spent the last three seasons as an assistant in Belleville.

Sexton played parts of two seasons in the Senators organization between Ottawa and Belleville. During his eight-year career Sexton skated in 200 career AHL games tallying 44 goals and 46 assists for 90 career points. Additionally, Sexton skated in two NHL games, both for the Senators.

Along with Sexton, the Senators are bringing Sean Tierney on board to become the organization’s first Director of Analytics. Most recently Tierney had been acted as the Senior Director of Analytics and Pro Services at Montreal based Sportlogiq. The data driven approach Tierney brings to to the organization will help the entire hockey operations and coaching staff make more informed decisions.

Like Sexton, Tierney has strong ties to Ottawa having graduated from the University of Ottawa as well as earning his Masters degree from Carleton University.

Tierney will officially join the organization on September 15. These moves are just the latest in what is becoming something special building here in Ottawa.