Career Timeline of Greg Cronin: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2025

Discover the career path of Greg Cronin, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Greg Cronin is an American professional ice hockey coach. His most recent position was as the head coach for the Anaheim Ducks in the National Hockey League (NHL). He has extensive experience coaching at both the professional and collegiate levels.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1987: Assistant Coach at Colby College

In 1987, Greg Cronin began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Colby College.

1988: Graduate Assistant at University of Maine

In 1988, Greg Cronin became a graduate assistant at the University of Maine.

1990: Assistant for Colorado College

In 1990, Greg Cronin became an assistant coach for Colorado College.

1993: Returned to Maine as Assistant Coach

In 1993, Greg Cronin returned to the University of Maine to serve as an assistant coach.

1994: Win over Boston College in the Beanpot

In 1994, Northeastern won over Boston College in the Beanpot.

December 23, 1995: Served as Head Coach for Maine

On December 23, 1995, Greg Cronin began serving as the head coach for Maine during the year-long suspension of Shawn Walsh.

1995: Named Interim Head Coach at Maine

In 1995, Greg Cronin was named the interim head coach at the University of Maine following a scandal involving the head coach, Shawn Walsh.

1996: Led Black Bears to Hockey East Championship Game

In 1996, Greg Cronin led the Maine Black Bears to the Hockey East championship game, where they lost to Providence College 3-2.

1997: Expected to contend for home-ice advantage

In 1997, The Huskies were expected to contend for home-ice advantage.

1998: Joined New York Islanders

In 1998, Greg Cronin joined the New York Islanders.

2003: Director of Player Development and Head Coach of Bridgeport Sound Tigers

In 2003, Greg Cronin was named the Director of Player Development for the New York Islanders and the head coach of their minor league affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

2005: Head Coach of Northeastern Huskies

In 2005, Greg Cronin replaced Bruce Crowder as the head coach of the Northeastern Huskies of the NCAA.

2007: Huskies Improved Record

In 2007, Greg Cronin's Northeastern Huskies improved their record to 13-18-5.

2008: Huskies Won First Playoff Game in Years

In 2008, Greg Cronin's Northeastern Huskies won their first playoff game in years, losing in a series to the University of Vermont.

February 18, 2011: Suspension and Reinstatement

On February 18, 2011, Greg Cronin was suspended for six games due to possible recruitment violations but was reinstated before Northeastern's quarterfinal playoff series with Boston University.

2011: Joined Toronto Maple Leafs

In 2011, after six seasons as head coach of the Huskies, Greg Cronin returned to USA hockey before joining the Toronto Maple Leafs as an assistant coach.