Craig Berube
Ice hockey coach and former player

Born
December 17th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played in the NHL for various teams including the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders during a career spanning from 1986 to 2004. Transitioned to coaching, leading the St. Louis Blues to victory in the 2019 Stanley Cup, marking the franchise's first championship. Prior to this, served as an assistant coach and head coach in the NHL and AHL, building a reputation for instilling a strong work ethic and team cohesion.
Played for the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders
Coached the St. Louis Blues to the 2019 Stanley Cup
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