The Worcester Railers Hockey Club announced Wednesday that the club has named former player Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman as the new Head Coach and General Manager.

“We are very excited to name Jordan as our new Head Coach and General Manager,” Railers COO Mike Myers said. “This past season, he was a major asset to our organization, providing veteran leadership and leading our club in scoring. He has proven throughout his career that he is a winner having captured multiple league championships including an AHL Calder Cup. With 16 years of professional experience as a player, captain, and player assistant coach, we feel very confident that he will be able to help us take the next step forward on and off the ice.”

Lavallee-Smotherman, 36, joins the Railers behind the bench following a 16-year professional playing career where he captured an AHL Calder Cup in 2008 with the Chicago Wolves, a CHL Memorial Cup with the Quebéc Remparts in 2006, and an EIHL Cup with the Belfast Giants in 2019. 

“It was a privilege to play my last season of professional hockey in Worcester and experience the fans in full force,” Lavallee-Smotherman said. “I’m extremely excited to begin my coaching career in a loyal and passionate city like Worcester. I am very grateful for the opportunity to continue to push the Railers in the right direction.”

The Westborough native was drafted in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 4th round (#116 overall).

Lavallee-Smotherman and the Railers will be announcing the first player signing for the upcoming 2022-23 season on Friday.