Captain Kirk is returning to the Montreal Canadiens’ bench.

In a statement released on Thursday, the Habs announced Kirk Muller, who served as an assistant coach between 2006 and 2011, would re-join the team as an associate coach.

“We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Kirk Muller and are extremely happy about his desire to return to the Canadiens’ organization,” said General Manager Marc Bergevin. “Kirk brings a great deal of experience, determination and leadership, and I have no doubt that these qualities will be essential for our coaching staff.”

Muller spent the last two years as an assistant coach for the St. Louis Blues. Prior to that, he was head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes for three seasons.

He won a Stanley Cup as a Hab in 1993 and was named captain during the 1994-95 season.