Dave King
Coach
About
Dave King is a distinguished Canadian ice hockey coach known for his extensive work with the National Men's Team and in the NHL, notably guiding Canada to a silver medal at the 1992 Olympics. Inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame (2001) and Order of Hockey in Canada (2013), he coached the Flames, Blue Jackets, Coyotes, and internationally in Russia, Sweden, and Germany.
Key Coaching Achievements:
- National Team Success: Served as Head Coach/General Manager of Canada’s National Team (1983–1992), coaching in three Olympics (1984, 1988, 1992) and five World Championships.
- 1987 Izvestia Cup: Coached the first Canadian team to defeat the Russian national team in Russia since 1972.
- NHL Tenure: Head coach of the Calgary Flames (1992–1995) and Columbus Blue Jackets (2000–2003); assistant with Montreal Canadiens and Phoenix Coyotes.
- Collegiate Success: Led the University of Saskatchewan Huskies to a CIAU national championship in 1983.
- International: Coached extensively in the KHL (Russia) and European leagues.
Accolades & Legacy:
- Member of the Order of Canada (1992).
- Inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame (2001), Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame (1997), and Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (2006).
- Author of King of Russia (2008) and Loose Pucks and Ice Bags (2021).
- Known for a highly tactical approach and mentoring coaches.