Former Nelson resident lands NHL’s highest-profile coaching job

Former Nelson resident lands NHL’s highest-profile coaching job

The long and winding road of coaching has led Jim Hiller to the highest-profile job in professional hockey. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced earlier this month that the former Nelson resident has been hired as the club’s new head coach, placing him behind the bench of one of the NHL’s most scrutinized and iconic franchises. For hockey fans in Nelson, the appointment represents a proud moment for a coach whose journey began far from the bright l…