Trent Yawney
Canadian former defenceman and current NHL assistant coach.
Trent G. Yawney is a Canadian professional hockey coach and former defenceman. He is an assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League. Yawney previously served as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 29 September 1965
- Birthplace
- Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada
- League coach
- NHL
- Coached for
- Los Angeles Kings
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Detroit Red Wings
- Position
- Defence
- Shoots
- Left
- Played for
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Calgary Flames
- St. Louis Blues
- Draft
- 45th overall
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Yawney played for the Saskatoon J's of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.
- He was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1984 NHL entry draft, third round, 45th overall.
Post-playing career
Yawney was an assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1999–2000 NHL season. He then served as head coach of the Norfolk Admirals in the AHL from 2000 to 2005. On July 7, 2005, he was named head coach of the Blackhawks, but was let go on November 27, 2006 and replaced by Denis Savard. On January 10, 2012, he became associate head coach of the AHL's Syracuse Crunch, leading them to a 22-14-2-4 record in the final 42 games and a playoff berth for the first time since 2008. The Anaheim Ducks announced on April 23, 2018 that they were not renewing his assistant coach contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Trent Yawney born?
Trent Yawney was born on 29 September 1965 in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada.
What position does Trent Yawney play?
Trent Yawney's position is listed as Defence.
Which teams did Trent Yawney play for?
Trent Yawney played for Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues.
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