Craig MacTavish served as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers from 2000 to April 15, 2009, when he was fired after the team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third-consecutive year.ESPN.com: MacTavish Out As Oilers Coach Unable to land another job in hockey, MacTavish is currently serving as a studio commentator in Canada for The Sports Network on some of its hockey broadcasts. Prior to coaching, MacTavish spent 19 seasons in the NHL as a player with the Boston Bruins, Oilers, [[New York Rangers], Philadelphia Flyers and [St. Louis Blues]]. He also spent time as an assistant coach with the Rangers. In 2006, led the Oilers on one of the most storied playoff runs in NHL history. Seeded eighth in the Western Conference, the Oilers made it all the way to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Finals before losing to the Carolina Hurricanes. ]Official Site of the Edmonton Oilers: Craig MacTavish Head Coach

Drafted by the Bruins in 1978, MacTavish played in 1,093 career NHL games, recording 213 goals and 267 assists as a center. He was a member of three Stanley Cup-winning teams in Edmonton, then won another Cup in New York in 1994. Mactavish took the final faceoff with 1.6 seconds remainng in game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Vancouver Canucks that allowed the Rangers to win their first title in 54 years. He also was the last player in NHL histoy to play without a helmet..3 Legends Of Hockey:Craig MacTavish After being convicted of vehicular homicide, MacTavish was suspended for entire the 1984-85 season.3 Legends Of Hockey: http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=10995 Craig MacTavish]

On February 9, 1984, Craig MacTavish was charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence in connection with a car crash that had happened on January 25.Google News: St. Petersburg Times: Bruins' MacTavish Charged In Homicide (February 10, 1984) The crash killed 26-year-old Kim Radley, an antiques dealer from Newfield, Maine. On May 4, 1984, MacTavish was sentenced to one year in jail after pleading guilty.New York Times: MacTavish Gets A Year In Death (May 5, 1984)

• Stanley Cup championships: FourOfficial Site of the Edmonton Oilers: Craig MacTavish Head Coach
• Career stats: 1,093 games, 213 goals, 267 assistsOfficial Site of the Edmonton Oilers: Craig MacTavish Head Coach
• Playoff stats: 193 games, 20 goals, 38 assistsOfficial Site of the Edmonton Oilers: Craig MacTavish Head Coach
• NHL All-Star: 1996Legends Of Hockey: Craig MacTavish

Craig MacTavish was an assistant coach for the New York Rangers from 1997 to 1999. He spent the 1999-00 season as an assistant coach for the Oilers. MacTavish was named head coach of the Oilers on June 22, 2000. MacTavish was also an assistant coach for Team Canada for the 2004 Loto Cup and 2005 World Championship.Official Site of the Edmonton Oilers: Craig MacTavish Head Coach

• Mahalo's Guide to the Edmonton Oilers
• hockeyDB.com: Career Stats And Coaching Record
  • Height: 6' 1"
  • Weight: 195 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1979-80