Kings Remove Interim Tag, Name Hiller Head Coach

Kings Remove Interim Tag, Name Hiller Head Coach
Interim Coach Jim Hiller guides the Los Angeles Kings against the Edmonton Oilers during an NHL game in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2024. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, May 22, removed the interim tag and named Jim Hiller as the 30th head coach in franchise history.

Multiple media outlets reported Mr. Hiller agreed to a multi-year contract. The Kings fired former Coach Todd McLellan on Feb. 2 and elevated Mr. Hiller from an assistant’s role to be the team’s interim head coach.