The Cape Breton Eagles have found a new coach.

Jason Clarke takes the role after Louis Robitaille announced he was stepping down after the season.

The 52-year-old from Carleton Place, Ontario signed a three-year contract.

He previously coached in the AHL as an assistant and has some Q coaching experience.

But most of his coaching career has been with his hometown Canadians in the CCHL.

He is the 11th head coach in team history.