On the eve of their season opener, the Canucks announce the appointment of a medallist from the 2018 Olympics as their head coach.

The Calgary Canucks have appointed Mat Robinson as their new head coach.

Robinson brings a wealth of hockey knowledge and leadership experience to the Alberta Junior Hockey League role. A former professional defenceman, he represented Canada — including at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, where he helped secure a bronze medal, and again at the 2022 Games in Beijing.

His reputation as a leader on and off the ice, coupled with his strong commitment to player development, makes him a natural fit to guide the Canucks as they build on their legacy.

Calgary opens the regular season on Saturday (5 p.m.) against the visiting Canmore Eagles at Ken Bracko Ar

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