The Vancouver Canucks announced they have hired Iowa Wild head coach Brett McLean as an assistant coach.

McLean has been head coach of Iowa for the past two seasons, totalling a record of 54-74-10-6, missing the Calder Cup Playoffs both seasons.

The 46-year-old retired from professional hockey after the 2016-17 season and joined the Iowa Wild as an assistant the next season. He served in that role for three seasons before earning a promotion to the Minnesota Wild where he was also an assistant.

The Comox, B.C., native will reportedly run the power play on Adam Foote's revamped coaching staff. 

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have named Kevin Dean, Brett McLean, and Scott Young Assistant Coaches. pic.twitter.com/Ny0kjqF82L

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) June 5, 2025

In his playing career McLean was a ninth round selection of the Dallas Stars in 1997. He recorded 56 goals and 162 points in 385 NHL games split between the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, and Florida Panthers. He notched 21 points in 36 career AHL games with the Rockford IceHogs. 

The Hockey News' Vancouver Canucks team site also covered this hire here.

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