Marc Crawford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marc Crawford
Occupation	Hockey Coach
Date Of Birth	Feb 13, 1961(1961-02-13)
Age	63
Birthplace	Belleville
Country	Canada
Horoscope	Aquarius

Marc Crawford Biography

Marc Crawford is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Coach who was born on February 13, 1961 in Belleville, Canada. Former NHL Head Coach for Colorado Avalanche. Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings and Dallas Stars.

He was once the coach of the L.A. Kings. This team operated under Darryl Sutter from 2012 to 2012.

Crawford played three seasons of major junior in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Cornwall Royals. During this time, the team won back-to-back Memorial Cups. Crawford was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft in the fourth round, 70th overall. He joined the Canucks in 1981–82. As a rookie, Crawford was a part of Vancouver’s 1982 run to the Stanley Cup finals, in which the Canucks were defeated by the New York Islanders.

Immediately after retiring as a player, Crawford became a head coach in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Cornwall Royals, for whom he had previously played in the QMJHL. After two seasons with Cornwall, Crawford moved to the AHL, and in his first season with the St. John’s Maple Leafs, he took his team to the 1992 Calder Cup finals, losing to the Adirondack Red Wings. The following season, Crawford was awarded the Louis A. R. Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL’s coach of the year.

Joanna Crawford was his wife.

Marc Crawford Net Worth

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

He was drafted in 1980 by the Vancouver Canucks and then retired from hockey in 1989.

1995 was one of his most memorable coaching years. He won the NHL Jack Adams Award (Coach Of The Year) and led his team towards the Stanley Cup.

Marc Joseph John Crawford (born February 13, 1961) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach. He is currently an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL. Crawford won the Stanley Cup in 1996 as head coach of the Colorado Avalanche and he is also a former professional ice hockey forward who played for the Vancouver Canucks.

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Who is Marc Crawford Dating?

According to our records, Marc Crawford married to Helene Crawford. As of December 1, 2023, Marc Crawford’s is not dating anyone.

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On February 16, 2004, when Crawford was coach of Vancouver, Colorado player Steve Moore concussed Vancouver captain Markus Näslund on a questionable hit. No penalty was called on the play, and the NHL later reviewed the incident and decided no penalty was warranted. However, Crawford was vocal about the incident and the failure of the NHL to respond. During another game against Colorado on March 8, 2004, Todd Bertuzzi grabbed and punched Moore from behind, and rode him into the ice, causing Moore to suffer three broken vertebrae and multiple facial lacerations, which ultimately ended his career. According to a Colorado player, Crawford was laughing at the situation at the time it occurred and was the subject of substantial criticism following the incident.

Facts & Trivia

Marc Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Marc Crawford celebrates birthday on February 13 of every year.

In 2002–03, Vancouver continued to improve under Crawford and posted a franchise record (since surpassed) of 104 points. The following season, they took the Northwest Division title from the Avalanche, who had finished first in their division every season since they won the Northeast Division during their last season playing in Quebec. Despite Vancouver’s regular season success, they only managed to win one playoff series during Crawford’s tenure. After the Canucks’ failure to make the playoffs in the 2005–06 season, Crawford’s position as head coach was terminated by management on April 25,

2006. He was replaced by Alain Vigneault.

Top Facts about Marc Crawford

1. Marc Crawford is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach.
2. He has coached in the NHL for over 20 years.
3. Crawford won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996.
4. He was named NHL Coach of the Year in 1995-96 season.
5. Crawford has also coached internationally, including Team Canada at World Championships.
6. He has been involved in several controversies during his coaching career.
7. Crawford was suspended by the NHL for physically abusing players in 2019.
8. He returned to coaching as an assistant coach for Chicago Blackhawks in 2020.
9. Crawford has a career record of 549 wins, 421 losses and 103 ties or overtime losses.
10. His coaching style is known for being intense and demanding on players.

How old is Marc Crawford?

61 years (February 13, 1961)

Who are the coaches for the Chicago Blackhawks?

Head coaches

Who is the youngest coach to win the Stanley Cup?

Crawford won the Stanley Cup in 1996 as head coach of the Colorado Avalanche and he is also a former professional ice hockey forward who played for the Vancouver Canucks.

Does Todd Bertuzzi still play hockey?

Todd Bertuzzi
Played for| New York Islanders Vancouver Canucks Florida Panthers Detroit Red Wings Anaheim Ducks Calgary Flames
National team| Canada
NHL Draft| 23rd overall, 1993 New York Islanders
Playing career| 1995–2014

Who will be Blackhawks next coach?

Head coaches