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Tippett in 2010
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| Born | August 25, 1961 Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | |||||||||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | |||||||||
| Position | Left wing | |||||||||
| Shot | Left | |||||||||
| Played for | Hartford Whalers Washington Capitals Pittsburgh Penguins Philadelphia Flyers |
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| Coached for | Houston Aeros Dallas Stars Arizona Coyotes Edmonton Oilers |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | Undrafted | |||||||||
| Playing career | 1983–1995 | |||||||||
| Coaching career | 1994–2022 | |||||||||
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David G. Tippett (born August 25, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey coach and player. He played as a winger in the NHL from 1983 to 1994. He played for teams like the Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, and Washington Capitals.
After his playing career, Tippett became a successful coach. He led the Dallas Stars and the Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes. In 2010, he won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL Coach of the Year. He also coached the Edmonton Oilers from 2019 to 2022.
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Playing Career Highlights
Starting with the Prince Albert Raiders
Dave Tippett began his hockey journey with the Prince Albert Raiders in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). In his first season (1979–80), he scored an amazing 53 goals and 125 points in 60 games. He continued his strong play in the playoffs, adding 19 goals and 40 points.
He played another great season with the Raiders in 1980–81. He scored 42 goals and 110 points in 60 games. In the playoffs, he had 20 goals and 45 points.
College Hockey at North Dakota
After playing junior hockey, Tippett joined the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux. This was part of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). In his first year (1981–82), he scored 13 goals and 41 points in 43 games. He was the team captain when they won the Frozen Four championship.
He played a second season (1982–83) with North Dakota. He improved his scoring to 15 goals and 46 points in 36 games.
Playing in the NHL: Hartford Whalers
Tippett joined the Hartford Whalers in the 1983–84 season. He played 17 games, scoring four goals and six points. He spent his first full NHL season with the Whalers in 1984–85. He played all 80 games, scoring seven goals and 19 points.
In the 1985–86 season, he played all 80 games again. He improved his scoring to 14 goals and 34 points. The Whalers made it to the playoffs, where Tippett scored two goals and four points in ten games.
The Whalers won their division in 1986–87. Tippett contributed nine goals and 31 points in 80 games. He had his best scoring season in 1988–89. He scored a career-high 17 goals and 41 points, playing all 80 games.
After the 1989–90 season, the Whalers traded Tippett to the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals and the Olympics
In his first season with the Washington Capitals (1990–91), Tippett played 61 games. He scored six goals and 15 points. He had a good playoff performance, scoring two goals and five points in ten games.
In 1991–92, Tippett played 30 games for the Capitals. He then joined Team Canada for the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. He scored a goal and three points in seven games, helping Canada win the silver medal.
Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers
After the Olympics, Tippett signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992. He had a strong season in 1992–93, scoring six goals and 25 points in 74 games. The Penguins won the Presidents' Trophy that year.
In 1993, he signed with the Philadelphia Flyers. He played 73 games in the 1993–94 season, scoring four goals and 15 points.
Finishing his Playing Career in Houston
Tippett then joined the Houston Aeros of the International Hockey League (IHL). He was a player and an assistant coach. In the 1994–95 season, he played 75 games, scoring 18 goals and 66 points.
He retired from playing on September 22, 1995. In his NHL career, Dave Tippett played 721 games. He scored 93 goals and had 262 points.
International Hockey Experience
Dave Tippett also played for Team Canada in international competitions.
- In the 1983–84 season, he played 66 games for Team Canada. He scored 14 goals and 33 points.
- He played for Canada at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. He scored a goal and an assist in seven games.
- He also played at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. He scored a goal and two assists, helping Canada win a silver medal.
Coaching Career Highlights
Starting as a Coach with the Houston Aeros
Tippett began his coaching career as a player-assistant coach for the Houston Aeros in 1994–95. He retired from playing and became a full-time assistant coach in 1995. Later that season, he became the head coach. He helped the team improve their record.
In 1996–97, in his first full season as head coach, the Aeros improved a lot. They won 44 games and earned 94 points. They made it to the Western Conference finals in the playoffs.
The Aeros had an even better season in 1997–98, winning 50 games and getting 110 points. In 1998–99, the Aeros had the best record in the league. They won 54 games and earned 121 points. They went on to win the 1999 Turner Cup championship! Tippett was named the IHL Coach of the Year.
Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Kings
After his success in Houston, Tippett became an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Kings in 1999. The Kings improved significantly, making the playoffs in 2000.
They continued to be successful in 2000–01 and 2001–02. In 2001, the Kings upset the favored Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs.
Head Coach of the Dallas Stars
On May 16, 2002, Dave Tippett became the head coach of the Dallas Stars. In his first season (2002–03), he led the Stars to a great record of 46 wins and 111 points. They finished first in their division. They won their first playoff series before losing in the second round.
The Stars continued to be a strong team under Tippett. In 2005–06, they had an excellent season with 53 wins and 112 points. In 2006–07, they had another 50-win season. This made Tippett one of only a few coaches to lead their teams to back-to-back 50-win seasons.
In 2007–08, the Stars reached the Western Conference Finals. They defeated the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Anaheim Ducks, and the San Jose Sharks. They eventually lost to the Detroit Red Wings.
The Stars missed the playoffs in 2008–09. Tippett was then replaced as head coach.
Leading the Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes
On September 24, 2009, Tippett became the head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. The team was facing many challenges off the ice.
In his first season (2009–10), Tippett led the Coyotes to an amazing 50 wins. This was a club record and a huge improvement from the previous season. The Coyotes made the playoffs for the first time in eight years. After the season, Tippett won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL Coach of the Year.
The Coyotes made the playoffs again in 2010–11. In 2011–12, Tippett led the Coyotes to their first-ever division title as an NHL team. They defeated the Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators in the playoffs. This was the first time the franchise won multiple playoff series in its NHL history. Their playoff run ended in the Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Kings.
The 2012–13 season was shorter due to a lockout. The Coyotes faced injuries and missed the playoffs. Despite this, Tippett signed a long-term contract with the team in 2013. He continued to coach the team until June 2017.
Coaching the Edmonton Oilers
On May 28, 2019, the Edmonton Oilers named Dave Tippett as their head coach. He coached the team until February 2022.
Management Career
Seattle Kraken
In June 2018, Tippett joined the ownership group of the Seattle Kraken as a senior adviser. The Kraken is a new NHL team.
Awards and Honors
- 1982–83 – All-WCHA Second Team
- 1999 – IHL Coach of the Year
- 2010 – Jack Adams Award (NHL Coach of the Year)
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Tippett in 2010
