Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that Tucson Roadrunners Head Coach Jay Varady will be joining Coyotes Head Coach Rick Tocchet’s staff for the 2020-21 NHL season.

“We are thrilled to add Jay to our coaching staff this season,” said Armstrong. “Jay is a talented coach with a great work ethic. He will help take our coaching staff to the next level.”

“Jay is a great coach with a very high hockey IQ,” said Tocchet. “I’ve developed a good relationship with him the last six months and I’m confident that he can help us in a lot of areas. I’m looking forward to working with him this season.”