Hockey Canada has named former Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher as head coach for next month's Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland.

Boucher, who coached the Lightning from 2010-13, is currently behind the bench for SC Bern of the National A League in Switzerland. Serge Pelletier returns as Canada's assistant coach for the second straight year.

"We're excited about the staff we've got in place for the Spengler Cup," said Scott Salmond, vice-president of hockey operations and national teams with Hockey Canada. "Guy is very familiar with Hockey Canada, Serge knows this tournament extremely well, and together with our management group we're looking forward to getting on the ice in Davos next month."

"Guy and Serge are tremendous coaches who have found success wherever they've gone," said Canada director of player personnel Steve Tambellini. "We're thrilled they've agreed to join our staff for the Spengler Cup, and we can't wait to name a roster that will make Canadians proud in Davos."

Canada's Spengler Cup roster is made up of Canadians who are playing in European pro leagues. Canada has reached the final in 10 of the past 13 tournaments, and has won the title four times since 2002 and 12 times overall. The last championship win came in 2012.

The tournament begins on Dec. 26.