| David Quinn | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 30, 1966, Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Position | Defense |
| Shoots | Left |
| Pro clubs | Binghamton Rangers Cleveland Lumberjacks |
| NHL Draft | 13th overall, 1984 Minnesota North Stars |
| Playing career | 1991–1993 |
David Quinn (born July 30, 1966) is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL) and United States men's national hockey team. He was formerly head coach of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL), for 3 seasons; the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League, an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL, and the head men's hockey coach at Boston University.[1] He was formally inducted into the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame in 2021.
Career[]
Playing career[]
After his prep career at the Kent School, he was drafted in the first round, 13th overall, by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.[2]
Quinn forwent turning professional immediately after being drafted, and instead played collegiately for Boston University. After his junior season, he tried out for the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team. However, during his tryout he was diagnosed with Haemophilia B (also known as Christmas disease), a rare disorder which prevents blood from clotting properly.[3] Due to the disorder, Quinn was forced to retire from the game.
Quinn was later able to find funding for expensive medication to combat the disease, and he was given a tryout for the 1992 U.S. Olympic team. He did not make the team, but he did attract the attention of the New York Rangers, who signed him to his first professional contract in February 1992. Quinn finished the 1991–92 season with the Rangers' American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Rangers. He then played the entire 1992–93 season with the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League. He retired following that season, however, without ever making the National Hockey League.[3]
Coaching career[]
After retiring from playing, Quinn began a career as a coach. After serving as an assistant coach for Northeastern University, Quinn joined a fledgling program at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.[4] After helping build the program at Omaha for six years, Quinn left to become a developmental coach for USA Hockey.[5] He then worked as an assistant at his alma mater, Boston University, helping the Terriers to the National Title in 2009.[4][6]
On June 22, 2009, Quinn was introduced as head coach for the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL), affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). It marked a return to Cleveland where he played with the Lumberjacks of the IHL.[7] He coached Lake Erie from 2009 to 2012. On June 14, 2012, Quinn was named as an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL.[8]
On March 25, 2013, Quinn was named the eleventh head coach of Boston University, replacing Jack Parker.[9]
On May 23, 2018, the New York Rangers announced that Quinn was hired as head coach.[10] On October 11, Quinn picked up his first NHL regular season win, against the San Jose Sharks.[11] On May 12, 2021, the Rangers fired Quinn after the team failed to make the playoffs.[12]
In December 2021, Quinn was named as the head coach for the US men's ice hockey team for the 2022 Winter Olympics after Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan couldn't proceed with the NHL pulling out of the Olympics.[13]
On July 26, 2022, Quinn was named head coach of the San Jose Sharks, returning to the NHL.[14]
Career statistics[]
Regular season and playoffs[]
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1982–83 | Kent School | HS-Prep | 23 | 10 | 20 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 1983–84 | Kent School | HS-Prep | 25 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1984–85 | Boston University | HE | 30 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1985–86 | Boston University | HE | 37 | 2 | 20 | 22 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1986–87 | Boston University | HE | 27 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1991–92 | Binghamton Rangers | AHL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992–93 | Cleveland Lumberjacks | IHL | 60 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 102 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| HE totals | 94 | 6 | 42 | 48 | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Professional totals | 79 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 108 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
International[]
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | United States | WJC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
Head coaching record[]
NHL[]
| Team | Year | Regular season | Postseason | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | OTL | Pts | Finish | W | L | Win% | Result | |||
| NYR | 2018–19 | 82 | 32 | 36 | 14 | 78 | 7th in Metropolitan | — | — | — | Missed playoffs | |
| NYR | 2019–20 | 70 | 37 | 28 | 5 | 79 | 7th in Metropolitan | 0 | 3 | .000 | Lost in Qualifying Round (CAR) | |
| NYR | 2020–21 | 56 | 27 | 23 | 6 | 60 | 5th in East | — | — | — | Missed playoffs | |
| Total | 208 | 96 | 87 | 25 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 1 playoff appearance | ||||
NCAA[]
| Season | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University Terriers (Hockey East) (2013–2018) | |||||||||
| 2013–14 | Boston University | 10–21–4 | 5–12–3 | 9th | |||||
| 2014–15 | Boston University | 28–9–5 | 14–5–3 | 1st | NCAA Runner Up | ||||
| 2015–16 | Boston University | 21–13–5 | 12–6–4 | 5th | NCAA West Regional semifinal | ||||
| 2016–17 | Boston University | 24–12–3 | 13–6–3 | T-1st | NCAA West Regional Final | ||||
| 2017–18 | Boston University | 22–14–4 | 12–8–4 | 4th | NCAA Northeast Regional Final | ||||
| Boston University: | 105–69–21 | 56–37–17 | |||||||
| Total: | 105–69–21 | ||||||||
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National Champion
Conference Regular Season Champion
Conference Tournament Champion
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Awards and honors[]
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-Hockey East First Team | 1985–86 | [15] |
| Hockey East All-Tournament team | 1986 | [16] |
References[]
- ↑ Marrapese-Burrell, Nancy. "David Quinn to be named BU men's hockey coach", Boston Globe, March 26, 2013.
- ↑ 1984 NHL Entry Draft picks
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 1984 NHL Entry Draft – David Quinn
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Quinn: Boston to Omaha and back again.
- ↑ MEN'S ICE HOCKEY: USA Hockey Names David Quinn As Associate U.S. National Development Coach
- ↑ Boston University Athletics Official Athletic Site
- ↑ Avalanche hire Quinn as coach of AHL affiliate. The Denver Post (June 22, 2009).
- ↑ Quinn Named Assistant Coach. National Hockey League (June 14, 2012).
- ↑ Buccigross, John (March 25, 2013). Source tells me David Quinn will succeed Jack Parker as the next hockey coach at Boston University.
- ↑ David Quinn Named Rangers Head Coach. National Hockey League (May 23, 2018).
- ↑ David Quinn picks up first Rangers win, but it wasn't pretty. New York Post (October 12, 2018).
- ↑ Rangers Announce Changes to Coaching Staff. National Hockey League (May 12, 2021).
- ↑ Mahoney, Andrew. Rhode Island native David Quinn named head coach of the 2022 US Olympic men’s hockey team (en-US).
- ↑ Sharks Name David Quinn Head Coach. National Hockey League (July 26, 2022).
- ↑ "Hockey East All-Teams", College Hockey Historical Archives.
- ↑ "2013–14 Hockey East Media Guide", Hockey East.
External links[]
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or ESPN.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- David Quinn's profile @ hockeydraftcentral.com
| Preceded by Brian Lawton |
Minnesota North Stars first round draft pick 1984 |
Succeeded by Warren Babe |
| Preceded by Alain Vigneault |
Head coach of the New York Rangers 2018–2021 |
Succeeded by Gerard Gallant |
| Preceded by Bob Boughner |
Head coach of the San Jose Sharks 2022– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jerry York |
Bob Kullen Coach of the Year Award 2014–15 |
Succeeded by Nate Leaman |
| San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|
| Franchise | Franchise • Expansion draft • Players • Coaches • GMs • Seasons • Records • Draft Picks • California Golden Seals |
| Arenas | Cow Palace • HP Pavilion at San Jose |
| Division titles | 2001–02 • 2003–04 • 2007–08 • 2008–09 • 2009–10 • 2010–11 |
| Affiliates | Worcester Sharks (AHL) • Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) • Stockton Thunder (ECHL) |