(Saint John)-The Saint John Mill Rats held a press conference today to announce that they have hired David Cooper as Head Coach for the 2012-2013  season.

Cooper has been  part to the Mill Rats organization both on and off the court for the past five years. First as a player for three years, then as an assistant coach and VP of Marketing.

 Mill Rats General Manager Ian McCarthy says they are excited to have Cooper take on the role as head coach.