Former Boston Bruins player is the team's new head coach

• Sturm, 46, played for the Bruins from 2005 to 2010.

His claim to fame: Scoring the game-winning overtime goal in the 2010 Winter Classic game.

Driving the news: Sturm replaces interim coach Joe Sacco, who's led the team since Jim Montgomery was fired in November.

• Originally from Germany, Sturm had a successful coaching run with the AHL's Ontario Reign, making the playoffs three times.
• He was an assistant coach with the L.A. Kings.

The bottom line: General Manager Don Sweeney likes Sturm's commitment to player development and locker room leadership.