Habs hire Poulin as part-time player development consultant

The Montreal Canadiens hired three-time Olympic gold medalist Marie-Philip Poulin as a player development consultant Tuesday.

Poulin will work for the Habs on a part-time basis as she continues her playing career.

"It is a privilege to add someone as competent as Marie-Philip Poulin in our ranks. She is the best in her field, and her accomplishments will help us build a winning culture within the Canadiens," owner Geoff Molson said. "Her arrival is another step towards achieving the diversity that we want to establish within our organization."

Poulin will be tasked with developing players' individual and collective skills on the ice and in video sessions, among other responsibilities.

"We are thrilled with the addition of Marie-Philip Poulin to our hockey development department," general manager Kent Hughes said. "Marie-Philip is one of the best players on the planet, and she has won at the highest level, which will be very beneficial for our players. Her knowledge, leadership, and vision of the game certainly make the Canadiens a better organization."

Poulin is widely considered the greatest active female hockey player, and she's one of the sport's most decorated. In addition to her three Olympic gold medals, the 31-year-old has two World Championship golds, six World Championship silvers, an Olympic silver, and two Clarkson Cups.

She scored the game-winning goals in the Olympic gold-medal games in 2010, 2014, and 2022. She was handed the "C" for the Canadian women's national team in 2015 and is known as Captain Clutch.