| Born: | December 17, 1951 | Hometown: | Edmonton, AB |
| Known For: | Stanley Cup, Jack Adams | National Team: | Canada |
Kenneth S. Hitchcock (born December 17, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey coach. Hitchcock coached the Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, St. Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He also served as an assistant coach for the 2014 Canadian Olympic national team. Hitchcock won a Stanley Cup with the Stars in 1999. He is the fourth winningest coach in NHL history with a total of 849 victories. He was named a 2019 Order of Hockey in Canada recipient.
Deeper Dive
Staff History
- AEHL U18 Sherwood Park Kings U18 AAA (Head Coach) 1974-1984
- WHL Kamloops Blazers (Head Coach) 1984-1990
- NHL Philadelphia Flyers (Asst. Coach) 1990-1993
- IHL Kalamazoo Wings (Head Coach) 1993-1996
- NHL Dallas Stars (Head Coach) 1996-2002
- NHL Philadelphia Flyers (Head Coach) 2002-2006
- NHL Columbus Blue Jackets (Head Coach) 2007-2011
- NHL Columbus Blue Jackets (Senior Advisor) 2010-2011
- NHL St. Louis Blues (Head Coach) 2012-2017
- NHL Dallas Stars (Head Coach) 2017-2018
- NHL Edmonton Oilers (Head Coach) 2018-2021
- NHL St. Louis Blues (Coaching Consultant) 2021-22
Achievements
- 3x Olympic Gold Medal (2002, 2010, 2014)
- Jack Adams Award (STL) (2012)
- World Championship Silver Medal (2008)
- World Cup Gold Medal (2005)
- 3x NHL Atlantic Division Champion (1997,1998, 2004)
- 3x NHL Pacific Division Champion (1999, 2000, 2001)
- Stanley Cup Champion (Stars – 1999)
- President’s Trophy (1998)
- 2x WHL Coach of the Year (Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy) (1987, 1990)
- 2x WHL Champion (1986, 1990)
- CHL Coach of the Year (Brian Kilrea Award) (1990)
- U20 WJC Gold Medal (1988)
