Former NHL star and three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Maroon is embarking on a new journey as Assistant Coach for the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the USHL for the 2025-26 season.
Discover how Maroon, known as ‘The Big Rig’, brings championship experience from his 14-year NHL career with teams like the St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Chicago Blackhawks to one of the USHL’s rising teams.
Get insights on Maroon’s impactful legacy, his playoff success, and how his mentorship aims to elevate the Lumberjacks’ winning culture. Learn why Maroon’s transition from player to coach is making headlines and what it could mean for the future of junior hockey in Michigan.
Perfect for hockey fans, NHL followers, and aspiring athletes looking to understand the significance of pro experience at the junior coaching level.
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