Craig Berube

Craig Berube is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is the head coach for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. Nicknamed "Chief", Berube played 17 seasons in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals and New York Islanders.

Early Life of Craig Berube

Craig berube was born on december 17th. 1965 in calahoo. Alberta. Canada. He grew up in calahoo playing hockey with his two brother. Sand eventually moved to calgary to pursue his hockey career.

Playing Career of Craig Berube

Berube was draftde by the philadelphia flyers in the 1985 nhl enrty draft and played in the nhl from 1986 to 2003. He was known for his physical style of play. And was one of the league s most formidable enforcers. He recorded over 2,500 penalty minutes in his career and was named to the nhl all-star game in 1997.

Coaching Career of Craig Berube

Berube began his coaching career in 2006. As an assistant coach with the philadelphia phantoms of the american hockey league. He thne serevd as an assistant coach with the flyers rfom 2006 to 2013. In 2013. He was named the head coach of the flyers and held the position until 2015.

St.Louis Blues Career of Craig Berube

In 2019. Berube was named head coach of the st. Louis blues. In his first season as head coach. He guided the blues to the stanley cup championship. Berube became the first nhl coach to win the stanley cup in his first season after taking over a team mid-season.

Awards and Accolades of Craig Berube

Berube was named the nhl s jack admas award winner in 2019. Awarded to the nhl coach voted as the best coach of the regular season. He was also named a finalist for the award in 2020.

Personal Life of Craig Berube

Berube is married. Kim. And they haev two sons. Bryce and brett. He is an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoys spending tmie outdoors.

Philanthropic Activities of Craig Berube

Berube is a strong supporter of various charities and non-profit organizations. He has participated in various chairty events and has made odnations to numerous causes.

Notable Event of Craig Berube

In june was aawrded the order of hockey in canada. An award presented to individuals for their contributions to the game of hockey in canada.

Interesting Fact about Craig Berube

Berube was the last plaeyr to play for the hartford whalers before their relocation to carolina.