Buddies King, Eakins meet for first time as coaches when Hawks host Ducks
Friendships begin in myriad ways.
During a long conversation. After a round of golf. During youth, high school or collegiate athletics. Through fantasy sports.
Dallas Eakins and Edmonton Oilers, seven years later
With the Oilers and their former coach both older and more mature, and with so much water under their respective bridges, they’re both in a place where they can laugh about the past and wish each other the best on nights when Edmonton isn’t playing Anaheim
After stint in Calgary, Ward embracing new role with Ducks
When Anaheim Ducks head coach Dallas Eakins was looking to add to his staff over the off-season, one of his main requirements was that the new hire have NHL head coaching experience.
Newell Brown joins Ducks for 3rd stint as assistant coach
Newell Brown has been hired for his third stint as an assistant coach with the Anaheim Ducks.
Ducks Name Ward, Stothers as Assistant Coaches
Ward was the Head Coach of the Calgary Flames from 2019-21, while Stothers most recently won a gold medal as an Assistant Coach for Canada at the 2021 U-18 World Championship
Color of Hockey: Maharaj traveled long road to become Ducks goalie coach
After overcoming taunts over Indian descent as player, now trusted mentor to Gibson, others
Ducks coach Dallas Eakins seeks patience during rebuild
The Ducks’ rebuilding process, or transition as they like to call it, has been long and painful and it’s not likely to end soon enough for anyone involved.
Ducks’ Dallas Eakins seeks balance on practice and rest
Mindful of his team playing eight games in 15 nights, the coach said he plans to cut practice times in half
OHL Footprint: Coaches in the NHL
Last week we took a look at the 10 NHL captains with Ontario Hockey League origins. This week, we turn our attention behind the bench where eleven NHL coaches have OHL roots.
Ducks coach Dallas Eakins eager to get back on the ice
Days all seem the same for the second-year coach since his team last played March 11 due to the COVID-19 outbreak
A Look Back at Dallas Eakins and the Anaheim Ducks Season
“I think that the thing people will always remember you by is how you made them feel” (Fox Sports West, 2019). Dallas Eakins preached the fundamentals of being a good person, as well as a unique approach to leading a NHL team briefly after being named head coach of the Anaheim Ducks. The new era of hockey is here. With faster and younger players, how could that change the aspect of coaching? Here is the Dallas Eakins 2019-2020 season recap.
Behind the Boards with Dallas Eakins
Learn more about your favorite NHL coaches and meet those you don’t yet know in the NHLCA’s Behind The Boards feature.
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