| Born: | July 31, 1960 | Draft: | 1979 Nordiques #41 Overall |
| Hometown: | Petrolia, ON | Position: | RW |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Status: | Retired |
Dale Robert Hunter (born July 31, 1960) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and the former head coach of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL) and current co-owner, president, and head coach of the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Hunter was born in Petrolia, Ontario, but grew up in Oil Springs, Ontario, and was one of three brothers, with Dave and Mark, to play in the NHL.
Dale Hunter Statistics
Deeper Dive
Coaching History
- NHL Washington Capitals (Head Coach) 2011-2012 replaced Bruce Boudreau midseason
- Canada U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup (Head Coach) 2014
- OHL All-Stars Jr. Super Series (Head Coach – one game) 2013
- QMJHL All-Stars Jr. Super Series (Head Coach) 2019
- OHL All-Stars Jr. Super Series (Head Coach) 2019
- Canada U20 World Junior Championship (Head Coach) 2020
- OHL London Knights (Head Coach) 2002-present
Front Office History
- NHL Washington Capitals (Director of Player Development) 1999-2000
- OHL London Knights (Owner/President) 2000-present
Achievements
- As a player
- Captain of the Capitals (1994-1999)
- NHL All-Star Game (1997)
- As a coach
- U20 WJC Gold Medal (2020)
- 3x OHL Champion (2005, 2013, 2016)
- Hlinka Memorial Gold Medal (2014)
- 3x OHL Coach of the Year (Matt Leyden Trophy) (2004, 2005, 2010)
- CHL Memorial Cup Champion (2005)
- CHL Coach of the Year (Brian Kilrea Award) (2004)