Doug Jarvis

Ice hockey player and coach

Doug Jarvis - Ice hockey player and coach
Born

March 24th, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals, and Boston Bruins. Won four consecutive Stanley Cup championships with the Canadiens from 1976 to 1979. Served as head coach for several teams, including the Hershey Bears and the Toronto Marlies. Contributed to the development of players in coaching roles and was recognized for his extensive career in professional hockey.

Won four consecutive Stanley Cups

Served as head coach for the Hershey Bears

Contributed to player development as a coach

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