Ducks name Dallas Eakins head coach

The Anaheim Ducks named Dallas Eakins the 10th head coach in club history, the team announced Monday.

Eakins was promoted after four years as head coach of the Ducks' AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, with whom he enjoyed great success. The Gulls had a 154-95-23 record with Eakins behind the bench and made the playoffs in three of four seasons.

"Dallas is an outstanding head coach who has worked well with our players since joining the organization four years ago," Ducks general manager Bob Murray said. "He is a tremendous leader and strategist, and deserves this opportunity."

Eakins spent a season and change as Oilers head coach beginning in 2013-14. He has a 36-63-14 record as an NHL head coach.

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