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  Phoenix Coyotes Coaching Staff [ Back to Coaches Index ]

Wayne Gretzky
Head Coach/Managing Partner/Alternate Governor

On June 2, 2000, Wayne Gretzky -- generally thought to be the greatest player in the history of hockey -- was introduced by Phoenix Coyotes Owner & Chairman Steve Ellman as the managing partner of the Coyotes in charge of all hockey operations. The Great One did not officially begin his new role until February 15, 2001 -- the date Ellman's ownership group completed the purchase of the Coyotes. Now entering his fifth season as managing partner and alternate governor, Gretzky's challenge to build the Coyotes into one of the NHL's elite teams continues. ...more
 
Ulf Samuelsson
Associate Coach

Samuelsson, 44, joined the Coyotes organization after serving as an assistant coach for the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL), the New York Rangers' top minor league affiliate, in 2005-06. Samuelsson, who was responsible for handling Hartford's blueline, helped lead the team to the Atlantic Division Finals with a 48-24-2-6 record. The Wolf Pack finished the regular season with 104 points, ranking them second in the Atlantic Division, third in the Eastern Conference and sixth overall in the league. ...more
 
Doug Sulliman
Assistant Coach

Sulliman, 48, spent 11 years (1979-1990) as a player in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers.  In 631 career games, Sulliman recorded 160-168-328 and 175 penalty minutes (PIM).  He also collected 1-3-4 in 16 career playoff games.In 1981-82, Sulliman enjoyed a career year for the Hartford Whalers, establishing career-highs in goals (29), assists (40), points (69), PIM (39) and games played (77). ...more
 
Grant Fuhr
Goaltender Coach

Grant Fuhr joined the Coyotes organization on July 22, 2004.  He assumed all duties related to the ongoing development of the goaltenders within the Coyotes organization.  The 45-year-old Fuhr served in a similar capacity for the Calgary Flames as goaltending consultant from 2000-01 to 2001-02.Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003 (his first year of eligibility), Fuhr played 19 seasons in the NHL from 1981-82 to 1999-00 with six different teams (Edmonton, Toronto, Buffalo, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Calgary). ...more
 


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