29. The Jets were about a third of the way into the 2021-22 season when longtime head coach Paul Maurice resigned from his position, leaving the job to which assistant coach, hired to the team the previous year?
From Quiz Winnipeg Jets : 2021-22
Answer:
Dave Lowry
Paul Maurice was hired as the Jets coach in 2014, and announced his resignation from the team on December 17th, 2021. His record with the Jets during his tenure was 315-223-62. At the end of the season, it was announced that Maurice was the new head coach of the Florida Panthers.
With the vacancy in the top job, Assistant Coach Dave Lowry was named the Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the season. During his time in the job, Lowry managed a record of 26-22-6. Before taking over the job, Lowry's coaching history included working as an assistant coach with both the Calgary Flames (three seasons) and Los Angeles Kings (two seasons), and, of course the Winnipeg Jets (one season). His coaching credits also include stints with the WHL's Calgary Hitmen, Victoria Royals, and Brandon Wheat Kings.
Before making the jump to coaching, Dave Lowry spent 20 years as a player (left wing) in the NHL, from 1985 to 2004, playing for the Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers, San Jose Sharks, and Calgary Flames.