Washington Capitals Coach - Bruce Boudreau

Bruce Allen Boudreau (born January 9, 1955) is the head coach for the ice hockey team, Washington Capitals. He won the Jack Adams award in 2007 - 2008 for the most outstanding coach. Boudreau has good qualities, such as being witty. Also he defends his players when one them is put on the spot. Because of him, the team has a high rating in the National Hockey League.

For 20 seasons and 141 games Boudreau played professional hockey for the Toronto Maple Leafs, which is part of WHA or World Hockey Association. He also played for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Fighting Saints. He is still ranked as 14 on the list for all-time goal scorer. While a player, Boudreau had received numerous awards and had set records.

His coaching career is equally as successful. He started out coaching minor league teams winning several championships; then he was asked to coach the Washington Capitals. In November 22, 2007, he was named interim head coach. In December, he was named the permanent head coach.

Under his leadership, the Washington Capitals in 2007 - 2008 won their first league championship for their Southeast Division. The second season of coaching the Capitals earned the team a record of 50-24-8 and 108 points. This made them eligible for another Southeast division title and Second in the Eastern Conference. Boudreau writes a weekly column called “Behind the Bench.” You can read what he has to say about hockey. Type in the Search Engine “Behind the Bench Washington Capitals."