The Boston Fleet have appointed Francois Methot as their new head coach, marking a significant change for the team as this is the third head coach in three years. Methot, a Montreal native, comes with a wealth of experience, having recently spent three seasons as the general manager and head coach of the Rochester Jr. Americans in the North American Hockey League, where he successfully led the team to a division championship in their second season. Before transitioning into coaching, Methot had a notable playing career, being drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 1996 and playing professionally for 17 years in the American Hockey League (AHL) and in Germany. His extensive background also includes training and developing players across various leagues, including the NCAA, NHL, and PWHL, where he notably worked with Fleet defender Haley Winn. Methot expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Boston Fleet, highlighting the organization's promising direction and the solid foundation built in the previous season, and he is eager to help elevate the team to the next level.