OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have hired Rob Cookson as assistant coach.

Cookson, 55, joins associate coach Marc Crawford as new Senators head coach Guy Boucher fills out his staff for next season.

A native of Lacombe, Alta., Cookson spent the past four seasons as an assistant to Crawford with the Zurich Lions of Switzerland’s A League and was a member of Boucher’s Canadian staff at the 2015 Spengler Cup.

He spent 11 seasons as a member of the Calgary Flames’ coaching staff from 2001-02 to 2010-11. Prior to joining the Flames, Cookson spent three seasons as video coach with the Philadelphia Flyers.

"Rob is a knowledgeable, detail-oriented and resourceful hockey man who brings considerable NHL experience to this team," Boucher said in a release. "In addition to having already worked for two NHL organizations, his winning track record at the international level and his exceptional ability to break the game into teaching segments all provide valuable intangibles.

"Given Rob’s history with both Marc and I, I’m certain that our existing chemistry will see him serve as a perfect complement to our staff."

Boucher joined the Senators on May 8, replacing the fired Dave Cameron behind the bench.