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Boston Bruins hire son of former Boston Bruins legend Ray Bourque as a coach


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Austin Sabourin
July 9, 2025  (12:27)
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This morning, the Boston Bruins made a surprising move that involved the hiring of a new coach.

Providence Bruins head Ryan Mougenel, and the organization have hired Ryan Bourque to be an assistant coach for the team.
«We are very excited to announce the addition of Ryan Bourque to our team and coaching staff,» said Head Coach Ryan Mougenel. «Ryan's hockey acumen, attention to detail, and his 'player first' attitude were exactly what we were looking for when rounding out our coaching staff. We are thrilled to welcome Ryan and his family to the Bruins organization.»

Bourque speaks on the hiring

Bourque had this to say regarding the hiring:
«I am both honored and grateful to join such a talented coaching staff in Providence,» said Bourque. «Being fortunate enough to experience the Bruins organization firsthand as a kid, I don't take for granted the rich history and tradition that comes with representing the Bruins. I also know and understand how hard it is for a team to be on the road against Providence. To now stand alongside this passionate fan base is nothing short of a dream come true for me and my family.»

The 34-year-old ended up spending the last season as the head coach of Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, which is where he ended up graduating from in 2009.
Bourque was an assistant coach at the U.S. National Team Development Program in 2023-24 before he joined the Cushing Academy.
He ended up coaching Boston Bruins draft picks James Hagens and William Moore while he was there.
During his playing time, Bourque ended up appearing in 585 AHL games for Hartford, Hershey, Bridgeport, and Charlotte, where he scored 85 goals, 118 assists for 203 points.
He is the son of former Boston Bruins legend, and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Ray Bourque.
Bourque now joins Trent Whitfield (Assistant Coach) and Mike Dunham (Goaltending Coach) to round out Mougenel's coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.
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