Pascal Vincent

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Pascal Vincent
Born (1971-09-22) September 22, 1971 (age 52)
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Right
Played for Knoxville Cherokees
Current NHL coach
NHL Draft
Undrafted
Playing career 1992–1993
Coaching career 1994–present

Pascal Vincent (born September 22, 1971) is a Canadian professional

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's (QMJHL) Coach of the Year for the 2007–08 season,[1] General Manager of the Year for the 2006–07 season, and the AHL's most outstanding coach award in 2017–18. In 2023, Vincent was named head coach of the Blue Jackets, after Mike Babcock resigned prior to the 2023–24 season
.

Playing career

Vincent made his

St. Jean Castors. Vincent played three more seasons in the QMJHL between St. Jean, Laval Titan, and Verdun Collège Français before completing his junior career in 1992
.

Coaching and executive career

Vincent began his coaching career as an assistant coach of the

before becoming the head coach in October. Vincent became the team's general manager two years later.

On May 18, 2007, Vincent signed a two-year contract extension with the Screaming Eagles to continue as head coach and general manager. He was the recipient of the 2007 Maurice Filion Trophy for the QMJHL's top general manager, and the 2008 Ron Lapointe Trophy for the QMJHL's top coach. After the 2007–08 QMJHL season, Vincent was praised by many around the league with the Screaming Eagles finishing fourth in their division and winning their first round playoff series despite having more than 10 rookies in their regular lineup and having a 16-year-old starting goaltender. On January 1, 2008, Vincent earned his 300th career win in the QMJHL.

On July 22, 2011, Vincent was named an assistant coach of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). After five years in that role, the Jets promoted him to head coach of their AHL team, the Manitoba Moose in 2016.[2] After the 2017–18 AHL season, he won the most outstanding coach award.[3] Vincent stepped down from his position with the Moose to join the Columbus Blue Jackets coaching staff on June 24, 2021.[4]

On September 17, 2023, Vincent was named head coach of the Blue Jackets, following the pre-season resignation of Mike Babcock.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season
Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1988–89
St. Jean Castors
QMJHL
48 0 0 0 0
1989–90
St. Jean Lynx
QMJHL 70 4 7 11 45
1990–91 Laval Titan QMJHL 64 4 8 12 12 13 1 0 1 8
1991–92 Laval Titan QMJHL 53 3 20 23 36
1991–92
Verdun College-Francais
QMJHL 17 5 7 12 12 19 1 6 7 14
1992–93 Knoxville Cherokees ECHL 57 4 7 11 33
QMJHL totals 252 16 42 58 105 32 2 6 8 22
ECHL totals 57 4 7 11 33

[6]

References

  1. ^ "Manitoba Moose coach Pascal Vincent credits Cape Breton for helping him reach professional hockey | SaltWire".
  2. ^ "Vincent to take over Moose | Winnipeg Sun".
  3. ^ "MOOSE'S VINCENT EARNS TOP COACH HONORS FOR 2017-18". American Hockey League. April 9, 2018.
  4. ^ "Pascal Vincent leaving Winnipeg to become Blue Jackets associate coach under Brad Larsen: report". The Athletic. June 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "Mike Babcock resigns as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets; Club names Pascal Vincent head coach". Columbus Blue Jackets. September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "Pascal Vincent at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved June 13, 2023.

External links

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Maurice Filion Trophy
2006–07
Succeeded by
Sporting positions
Preceded by Head coach of the Manitoba Moose
2016–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets
2023–present
Incumbent