The Florida Panthers made a historic hiring Tuesday, naming Brett Peterson assistant general manager.

Peterson is believed to be the NHL's first Black assistant GM, according to the club.

The 39-year-old most recently served as vice president of hockey for Wasserman Media Group, a multi-sport marketing and talent management company. He's been a certified NHL player agent since 2009.

Peterson suited up for four seasons with Boston College as a defenseman from 2000-2004, helping the school win the national championship in 2001.

The Massachusetts-born executive reunites with Panthers GM Bill Zito, who founded Acme World Sports. Wasserman acquired Acme in June. Zito worked with Peterson at Acme before the Columbus Blue Jackets hired the now-Florida GM in 2013.

The Panthers also brought in former agent Paul Krepelka as an assistant GM earlier in November.

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