Brad Ralph facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brad Ralph |
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| Born | October 17, 1980 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Phoenix Coyotes | ||
| NHL Draft | 53rd overall, 1999 Phoenix Coyotes |
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| Playing career | 2000–2009 | ||
Bradley Ralph was born on October 17, 1980, in Ottawa, Canada. He is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a left winger. Today, he is a successful coach for the Florida Everblades, an ice hockey team in the ECHL league. He even played one game in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Phoenix Coyotes!
Playing Career Highlights
Bradley Ralph spent most of his playing career in minor hockey leagues. He played for many teams in the United States. Some of these teams include the Mississippi Sea Wolves and the Charlotte Checkers. He also played hockey in other countries. He played in Italy for Alleghe HC and in Denmark for AaB Ishockey. His biggest moment as a player was playing one game in the NHL.
Coaching Journey
After he stopped playing, Bradley Ralph became a hockey coach. He coached the Augusta RiverHawks in the Southern Professional Hockey League for two years. He also coached the Idaho Steelheads in the ECHL.
In 2015, he became the head coach for the Kelowna Rockets. This team plays in the Western Hockey League.
Then, in 2016, he became the head coach of the Florida Everblades in the ECHL. He was named the Coach of the Year for the 2017–18 season. This award shows he was the best coach in the league that year!
Awards and Recognition
Bradley Ralph has received special awards for his coaching:
See also
- List of players who played only one game in the NHL
