Jeff Blashill

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jeff Blashill
Occupation	Hockey Coach
Date Of Birth	Dec 10, 1973(1973-12-10)
Age	51
Birthplace	Michigan
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Jeff Blashill Biography

Jeff Blashill is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Coach who was born on December 10, 1973 in Michigan, Michigan, United States. NHL coach who was named as the successor to Mike Babcock as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings in 2015. He previously served as head coach of the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids from 2012 to 2015, leading the team to a Calder Cup Championship in 2013.

He began coaching star winger Henrik Zetterberg on the Red Wings in 2015.

Blashill was born in Detroit, Michigan, but grew up in Sault Ste. Marie. He played college ice hockey as a goaltender at Ferris State University for the Bulldogs from 1994 to 1998. He earned team Rookie of the Year honors in 1994 and was named to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) All-Academic Team in 1997. Prior to his collegiate career, Blashill played at the junior level for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) from 1991 to 1994.

After his playing career ended, Blashill joined Ferris State’s Bulldogs team as an assistant coach in 1999. He remained there for three seasons before joining Miami University as an assistant coach for the RedHawks in 2002.

He married Erica Blashill and he has three children named Teddy, Josie and Owen. His brother Tim also played college hockey and became a coach on both the high school and college level.

Jeff Blashill Net Worth

Jeff Blashill is one of the richest Hockey Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff Blashill 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played goaltender for the USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers from 1991 to 1994, then went on to play four years of college hockey with Ferris State University. He was Ferris State’s Rookie of the Year in 1994 and in 1997, he was a CCHA All-Academic team selection.

He coached the Western Michigan hockey team during the 2010-11 season, then spent the 2011-12 season as an assistant to Mike Babcock on the Red Wings.

Jeff Blashill (born December 10, 1973) is an American professional ice hockey coach. He is the current head coach for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Who is Jeff Blashill Dating?

According to our records, Jeff Blashill married to Erica Blashill. As of December 1, 2023, Jeff Blashill’s is not dating anyone.

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On June 25, 2012, it was announced that Blashill will become the head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins, the top minor league affiliate of the Red Wings in the American Hockey League (AHL). He replaced Curt Fraser, who had accepted an assistant coaching position with the Dallas Stars of the NHL. Blashill was replaced on the Red Wings staff by NHL veteran assistant Tom Renney.

Facts & Trivia

Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jeff Blashill celebrates birthday on December 10 of every year.

On June 18, 2013, the Griffins under Blashill won the Calder Cup as AHL champions for the first time in club history.

Top Facts about Jeff Blashill

1. Jeff Blashill is the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.
2. He was born on December 10, 1973 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
3. Blashill played college hockey at Ferris State University.
4. He has coached in various leagues including the USHL and AHL.
5. In 2017, he coached Team USA to a bronze medal at the World Championships.
6. Blashill was named head coach of the Red Wings in 2015.
7. He has a career NHL coaching record of 153-194-52 as of 2021.
8. Blashill was an assistant coach for the Red Wings from 2011-2012.
9. He won a Calder Cup championship with the Grand Rapids Griffins in 2013.
10. Blashill is known for his emphasis on player development and accountability.

Will Red Wings fire Jeff Blashill?

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings fired Jeff Blashill on Saturday, moving on from the coach tabbed to guide the storied NHL franchise through a long rebuilding process.

How long has Jeff Blashill been with the Red Wings?

Blashill spent a total of 11 years with the organization, one as an assistant under Mike Babcock and three as coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins — the American Hockey League affiliate to the Red Wings.

How old is Jeff Blashill?

48 years (December 10, 1973)

How long has Jeff Blashill been head coach?

Blashill, 47, is in his 10th season with the organization in 2020-21, originally joining the Red Wings as an assistant coach for the 2011-12 season before spending three seasons as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins from 2012-15.

Who will be the Red Wings next coach?

Jeff Blashill