Jerome Bechard | |||
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Born |
Regina, SK, CAN |
March 30, 1969 ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Left Wing | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
AHL New Haven Nighthawks ECHL Birmingham Bulls Columbus Cottonmouths IHL Phoenix Roadrunners Cincinnati Cyclones CHL Columbus Cottonmouths SPHL Columbus Cottonmouths Other Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
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NHL Draft | 115th overall, 1989 Hartford Whalers |
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Playing career | 1990–2007 |
Jerome Bechard (born March 30, 1969) is a retired professional ice hockey left wing and the long-time current head coach of the Columbus Cottonmouths in SPHL. Bechard was selected in the 6th round (115th overall) in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Hartford Whalers.
After playing in the minor leagues for 13 years, including 7 with the Columbus Cottonmouths, Bechard turned to coaching where he enjoyed immediate success, winning the SPHL Championship (The President’s Cup) with the Cottonmouths in the 2004–05 Southern Professional Hockey League season - his first year as head coach.