The Thrashers added two assistant coaches Thursday, general manager Don Waddell announced.

Rochester Americans coach Randy Cunneyworth and former Chicago Wolves assistant coach Todd Nelson will join new coach John Anderson's staff. Atlanta assistant coach Steve Weeks and video coach Tony Borgford will retain their positions.

"Randy and Todd have a great deal of experience and we're fortunate to be adding them to the coaching staff," Anderson said in a statement. "They will complement what we already have in place with Steve and Tony and will bring additional expertise to the team. I'm looking forward to working closely as a staff and beginning our first season together."

Cunneyworth, 47, just completed his eighth season as head coach of the AHL's Rochester Americans and earned a 306-267-67 record in 640 games.

Nelson, 39, spent the last two seasons working as an assistant coach for Anderson in Chicago (AHL), winning the 2008 Calder Cup with the Wolves. He also played 12 seasons of professional hockey, which included stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals.