Mike Keenan is the former head coach of the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League. He previously held head coaching positions for the Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks and the Florida Panthers
After the Calgary Flames were eliminated in the first round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Keenan was fired as head coach of the team.ESPN.com: Early Playoff Exit Costs Keenan Job
Coaching Career
- 1984-1988: Philadelphia Flyers, head coach
- 1988-1992: Chicago Blackhawks, head coach
- 1993-1994: New York Rangers, head coach
- 1994-1997: St. Louis Blues, head coach
- 1997-1999: Vancouver Canucks, head coach
- 2000-2001: Boston Bruins, head coach
- 2001-2004: Florida Panthers, head coach
- 2004-2006: Florida Panthers, general manager
- 2007-2009: Calgary Flames, head coach
Trade
On March 4, 2009, the Calgary flames and the Phoenix Coyotes were involved in a deal sending Matthew Lombardi, Brandon Prust and a first round draft pick to the Coyotes for forward Olli Jokinen, the deal reunited Jokinen with former Florida Panthers coach and current Calgary coach Mike Keenan.
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Mike Keenan Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Calgary Flames
- Official Website of the Calgary Flames: Coaching Record
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 185 lbs.
- Rookie Season as NHL Coach: 1984-85
References
Fast Facts
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Born
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Nickname
"Iron Mike"
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Career coaching record
(entering 2008 season) 626 wins, 501 losses, 147 ties
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Playoff appearances
13
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Fact:
Won the Jack Adams Award in 1985
