Julien to resume coaching Canada's men's Olympic team

Claude Julien will return to the bench as the head coach of Canada's men's Olympic team following its tournament-opening clash Thursday against Germany, Hockey Canada announced.

Canada initially ruled out Julien of the 2022 Winter Games after he slipped on the ice and fractured his ribs during a team-building activity at training camp in Switzerland late last month.

The medical staff deemed him unfit to fly to Beijing. Hockey Canada subsequently announced that Jeremy Colliton would take over head coaching duties.

Colliton will reassume his role as an assistant coach.

Julien will lead Canada during its matchup against the United States on Friday at 11:10 p.m. ET.