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Peter Deboer

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Key facts

Full name George Peter DeBoer[1]
Born June 13, 1968[1]
Drafted by Toronto Maple Leafs, 1988 NHL entry draft, 12th round, 237th overall[2]
Memorial Cup Won in 2003 with the Kitchener Rangers[3]
All-time coaching wins 662 wins, 18th all-time[3]

Peter DeBoer is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player, best known as an NHL head coach with multiple teams and a Memorial Cup win in 2003.

Context

Peter DeBoer is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player, known for his long NHL coaching career and earlier success in the OHL [1]. He was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1988 and played for the Milwaukee Admirals before turning to coaching [2]. DeBoer won the Memorial Cup in 2003 with the Kitchener Rangers and has led multiple NHL teams, including the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars [3]. His 662 career wins rank 18th all-time among NHL coaches [3].

Documented claims

  • Peter DeBoer is a Canadian former hockey player who became an NHL head coach. [1]
  • He won the Memorial Cup in 2003 with the Kitchener Rangers. [3]
  • He has coached multiple NHL teams, including the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars. [1]

Questions and answers

What happened to Pete DeBoer?

Peter DeBoer continues to coach in the NHL; his current team depends on the season, as he has led the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars at different times [1].

Has Peter DeBoer ever won the Stanley Cup?

No, Peter DeBoer has not won the Stanley Cup as a head coach, though he has won the Memorial Cup in junior hockey [3].

What is Peter DeBoer's salary?

His exact salary is not publicly disclosed in the sources provided.

Is Peter DeBoer a good coach?

Peter DeBoer is considered a successful coach, with 662 career wins ranking 18th all-time and a Memorial Cup championship [3].

Sources

  1. 7 Facts: Peter DeBoer | New York Islanders — nhl.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Peter DeBoer Coaching Record, Awards and Honors — hockey-reference.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Peter DeBoer Hockey Stats and Profile at ... — hockeydb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports