Bruins Announce Hockey Operations Staff Changes

BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, September 15, that the team has made the following changes to their hockey operations staff: Executive Director of Player Personnel John Ferguson will also serve as General Manager of the Providence Bruins, Sean Jordan has been hired as Head Physical Therapist, Ansel Garvey has been hired as Assistant Athletic Trainer, former Strength and Conditioning Coach John Whitesides has transitioned to a new role of Director of Health, Fitness and Wellness, Kenneth Pitts and Mike Macchioni have been hired as Sports Performance Coaches, Ryan Hardy has been hired as a U.S. Amateur Scout, Victor Nybladh has been hired as a European Amateur Scout, Matt Lindblad has been hired as a Professional Scout, and Brett Harkins has been hired as a Part-time Collegiate Scout. In addition, Assistant Athletic Trainer Derek Repucci has been relieved of his duties. These changes are a reflection of the overall commitment that the Bruins organization continues to make in identifying and recruiting talent, coupled with providing players within the system the best possible tools to maximize their on-ice potential. Ferguson is entering his third season in the Bruins organization in 2016-17, having spent the last two seasons as the team’s Executive Director of Personnel. In that role, Ferguson scouts at the professional and amateur levels with an eye to adding both prospects and roster players to the team. He also serves as an advisor in evaluating potential trades, signings and other transactions. Prior to joining the Bruins staff, Ferguson spent six seasons as the Director of Pro Scouting for the San Jose Sharks (2008-14), four-plus seasons as Vice President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs (2003-08), and six seasons as Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations with the St. Louis Blues (1997-2003). He has also been both an amateur and professional scout for the Ottawa Senators. The Montreal native played college hockey at Providence College and was drafted by Montreal in the 12th round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. He played four seasons at the AHL level before earning his law degree in 1995 and he was a player agent for one season in 1996-97.   Jordan most recently served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist for the New England Patriots, where he was responsible for performing rehabilitative treatments on players while ensuring their overall health and safety. He was promoted to that position in 2014, following an internship with the team. While pursuing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, Jordan gained experience serving as head athletic trainer for Innovation Academy Charter School, University of Massachusetts Lowell club sports and the Boston Blades professional women’s hockey team. Jordan received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training from Merrimack College in 2011 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2014. In his role with the Bruins he will travel with the team for all road trips. Garvey most recently served as Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Providence Bruins in 2015-16. Prior to joining the Bruins organization, he worked as Assistant Athletic Trainer at the College of the Holy Cross from 2013-15, where he worked primarily with the football and men’s ice hockey program in addition …

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