Bruce Boudreau
Ice hockey coach and former player
A Canadian ice hockey player and coach, achieved success in various coaching roles in the NHL. Played junior hockey with the Peterborough Petes and later signed with the Minnesota North Stars. Transitioned to coaching in the late 1990s, gaining prominence with the Hershey Bears, leading the team to a Calder Cup championship. Served as head coach for the Washington Capitals, where earned the Jack Adams Award for Coach of the Year in 2008. Also held coaching positions with the Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks.
Led Hershey Bears to Calder Cup victory
Won the Jack Adams Award in 2008
Coached Washington Capitals in the NHL
Served as head coach for Anaheim Ducks
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