Paul Maurice
| Paul Maurice | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 30, 1967 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
| Current position | Head coach |
| Current team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Previous team(s) |
Metallurg Magnitogorsk Carolina Hurricanes Toronto Maple Leafs Hartford Whalers Toronto Marlies Detroit Jr. Red Wings Detroit Ambassadors Windsor Spitfires |
| Years as a coach | 1988–present |
| Years as an NHL coach | 1995–present |
Paul Maurice (born January 30, 1967) is a Canadian former ice hockey player and current head coach of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). At age 43, Maurice became the youngest coach in NHL history to coach 1,000 games, reaching the milestone on November 28, 2010.
Originally a defenceman in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Maurice's playing career ended after an eye injury. Maurice formerly coached the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes franchise from 1995 to 2003 and the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2006 to 2008. On December 3, 2008, Maurice was re-hired by the Hurricanes after the firing of Peter Laviolette, who had replaced him in 2003. On November 28, 2011, the Carolina Hurricanes announced that he had been fired for a second time, whereupon, after a brief stint coaching Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), he joined the Winnipeg Jets in January 2014.
Maurice began playing with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 1984–85, appearing in 38 games with the club and earning three assists. He was held off the scoresheet in four playoff games, as Windsor was swept by the London Knights in the first round. After his rookie season, Maurice was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 12th round, 252nd overall, in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.
Maurice saw increased playing time with the Spitfires in 1985–86, playing in 56 games, scoring three goals and 13 points and helping the club reach the post-season once again. In 16 playoff games, Maurice had two assists as Windsor eventually lost in the Emms Division Finals to the Guelph Platers in six games.
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