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Doug Mason

Douglas "Doug" Mason is a Canadian-Dutch professional ice hockey coach currently serving as the head coach of the Graz 99ers in Austria since December 2016. His son, Steve Mason, is also a professional ice hockey player. Mason's career is centered around coaching professional hockey teams.

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August 20, 1955: Douglas Mason's Birth

On August 20, 1955, Douglas Mason was born. He is a Canadian-Dutch professional ice hockey coach.

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1979: Signs with Tilburg Trappers

In 1979, Mason made his way to the Netherlands, signing with the Tilburg Trappers.

1988: End of Career

In 1988, Mason's playing career ended with the Tilburg Trappers.

1989: Coaching Career Begins

In 1989, Mason's coaching career began with Dutch team Langhout Utrecht.

1991: Eredivisie Championship

In 1991, Mason guided the Langhout Utrecht club to winning the Eredivisie championship.

August 1993: Head Coach of Dutch National Team

From August 1993, Mason served as head coach of the Dutch National Team.

1993: Return to Tilburg Trappers

In 1993, Mason returned to the Tilburg Trappers and spent four years at the helm of the club.

1997: Coaching at SC Luzern

In 1997, Mason had a second stop in Switzerland at SC Luzern.

1998: Head Coach of Augsburger Panther

In 1998, after saving the NLB side from relegation, Mason was named head coach of German top-tier club Augsburger Panther.

May 2000: End of Coaching Dutch National Team

Mason served as head coach of the Dutch National Team from August 1993 to May 2000.

2001: Head Coach at EV Zug

In 2001, Mason took over head coaching duties at EV Zug of the Swiss top-flight NLA.

2001: Head Coach of Krefeld Pinguine

In 2001, Mason worked as Krefeld Pinguine's head coach until 2001.

October 2002: Leaves EV Zug

In October 2002, Mason parted ways with EV Zug.

2003: Head Coach Job with Iserlohn Roosters

In 2003, Mason landed the head coach job with German DEL side Iserlohn Roosters.

2005: Remains in Iserlohn

In 2005, Mason remained in Iserlohn until the end of the 2005-06 season.

April 2006: Head Coach of Kölner Haie

In April 2006, Mason was named head coach of Kölner Haie.

September 2008: Relieved of Duties

In September 2008, Mason was relieved of his duties after seven consecutive losses.

2008: Joins Canadian National Team Coaching Staff

In 2008, Mason joined the coaching staff of the Canadian National Team for the Deutschland Cup.

2009: Signs with Adler Mannheim

In 2009, Mason signed with Adler Mannheim for the 2009-10 season, but his brief reign was cut short after only half a season.

December 2010: Returns to Iserlohn Roosters

In December 2010, Mason signed with the Iserlohn Roosters, returning for a second stint in charge at the club.

October 2013: Sacked from Iserlohn Roosters

In October 2013, Mason was sacked after a poor run of results from Iserlohn Roosters.

October 2014: Head Coach of Klagenfurter AC

In October 2014, Mason was appointed head coach of Austrian EBEL side Klagenfurter AC.

April 2015: New Deal

In April 2015, Mason signed a new two-year deal with Klagenfurter AC.

December 2015: Leaves Klagenfurter AC

In December 2015, Mason parted ways with the Klagenfurter AC.

December 15, 2016: Head Coach of Graz 99ers

On December 15, 2016, Mason was named head coach of the Graz 99ers.

December 2016: Head Coach of Graz 99ers

In December 2016, Douglas Mason became the head coach of the Graz 99ers in Austria.

April 2018: Head Coach of Dutch National Team

Starting in April 2018, Mason took the job as head coach of the Dutch men's national team.