Barry Trotz is the head coach of the Nashville Predators.Official Site of the Nashville Predators: Barry Trotz - Head Coach Prior to coaching the Predators, Trotz spent three seasons as a player in the Western Hockey League and seven seasons as an assistant coach in the American Hockey League.hockeyDB.com: Career Stats and Coaching Record

Barry Trotz played for the Regina Pats of the WHL from 1979 to 1982. He played in 153 games scoring 14 goals and 49 assists. Trotz had a career high 34 points in 50 games during in 1981-82 season.hockeyDB.com: Career Stats and Coaching Record

Barry Trotz began his coaching career as an assistant for the University of Manitoba Bisons in 1984. From 1985 to 1987, he was the head coach of the Dauphin Kings. Trotz returned to the University of Manitoba in 1987 to coach the Bisons. From 1988 to 1991, he was a scout for the Washington Capitals.University of Manitoba: Bison Men's Hockey Hall of Fame Barry Trotz He coached in the American Hockey League from 1990 to 1997. On August 6, 1997, Trotz was appointed head coach of the Nashville Predators.Official Site of the Nashville Predators: Barry Trotz - Head Coach Entering the 2008-09 season, Trotz has 324 wins and 308 losses with the Predators.Hockey-Reference.com: Coaching Record

1. AHL coach of the year: 1994-95Official Site of the Nashville Predators: Barry Trotz - Head Coach
2. University of Manitoba Bisons Hall of Fame: 2001Official Site of the Nashville Predators: Barry Trotz - Head Coach
3. Portland Pirates Hall of Fame: 2006Official Site of the Nashville Predators: Barry Trotz - Head Coach
4. NHL playoff appearances: 4, (2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08)Hockey-Reference.com: Coaching Record
5. The Sporting News Coach of the Year: 2007Official Site of the Nashville Predators: Barry Trotz - Head Coach

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  • Height: 5' 9"
  • Weight: 178 lbs