Born: | March 12, 1973 | Draft: | Undrafted |
Hometown: | Joliette, QC, CAN | Position: | Forward |
Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
National Team: | Canada | | |
Dominique Ducharme (born March 12, 1973) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He previously coached the Montreal Canadiens before being fired and replaced by Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis on Feb. 9, 2022.
Years as an NHL coach: 2018-2022

Dominique Ducharme Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Canadiens Fire Ducharme
- Canadiens’ Firing Ducharme is First of Many Big Changes
- Canadiens Make Inroads Under Ducharme to Addressing Issues
- Canadiens’ Bergevin Impresses in Hiring Ducharme
- Canadiens’ Ducharme Brings Winning Pedigree
Coaching History
- 2002-04 Univ. of Québec-Trois-Rivières CIS Asst. Coach
- 2004-08 Joliette L’Action QJAAAHL Head Coach
- 2008-11 Montréal Juniors QMJHL Asst. Coach
- 2010-11 Canada Québec U17 WHC-17 Asst. Coach
- 2011-16 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL Head Coach
- 2013-14 QMJHL All-Stars Jr Super Series Head Coach
- 2013-14 Canada U20 WJC-20 Asst. Coach
- 2016-18 Drummondville Voltigeurs QMJHL GM/Head Coach
- 2016-17 QMJHL All-Stars Jr Super Series Head Coach
- 2016-17 OHL All-Stars Jr Super Series Head Coach
- 2016-17 Canada U20 WJC-20 Head Coach
- 2017-18 QMJHL All-Stars Jr Super Series Head Coach
- 2017-18 Canada U20 WJC-20 Head Coach
- 2018-21 Montréal Canadiens NHL Asst. Coach
- 2020-22 Montréal Canadiens NHL Head Coach (dismissed Feb. 9, 2022)
Achievements
- 2002-03 CIS University Cup Champion
- 2005-06 QJAAAHL Napa Cup Champion
- 2012-13 CHL Coach of the Year (Brian Kilrea Award)
- 2012-13 QMJHL Coach of the Year (Ron Lapointe Trophy)
- 2013-14 Hlinka Memorial Gold Medal
- 2016-17 U20 WJC Silver Medal
- 2017-18 QMJHL Personality of the Year (Paul Dumont Trophy)
- 2017-18 U20 WJC Gold Medal