History of Jared Bednar in Timeline

Jared Bednar is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach, currently the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. Prior to his NHL role, he coached the Lake Erie Monsters (AHL), winning the Calder Cup in 2015-16, and the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL), securing a Kelly Cup championship in 2008-09. Notably, Bednar led the Colorado Avalanche to a Stanley Cup victory in 2022, making him the first coach to have won championships in the ECHL, AHL, and NHL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 28, 1972: Jared Bednar Born

On February 28, 1972, Jared Garry Bednar was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player.

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1990: Joins Saskatoon Blades

In 1990, Bednar began playing junior hockey with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League.

1994: Professional Debut with Huntington Blizzard

In 1994, Jared Bednar made his professional debut with the Huntington Blizzard of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL).

1995: Joins South Carolina Stingrays

Halfway through the 1995-96 season, Bednar joined the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays.

1999: Joins Grand Rapids Griffins

In 1999, Bednar played with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the International Hockey League (IHL), accumulating 21 points and 220 penalty minutes in 71 games.

2000: Re-joins South Carolina Stingrays

In 2000, Bednar re-joined the South Carolina Stingrays and played two more seasons with the team.

2001: Last season as player for Stingrays

In 2001, Bednar played his last season with the Stingrays.

2002: Becomes Assistant Coach for the Stingrays

In 2002, after retiring as a player, Bednar remained with the Stingrays as an assistant coach.

2007: Named Head Coach of the South Carolina Stingrays

In 2007, Bednar was named the head coach of the South Carolina Stingrays.

2008: First Season as Coach, Successful Season

In 2008, Bednar's first season as coach saw the Stingrays winning 47 games and reaching the American Conference finals.

2009: Steps down as Stingrays coach, joins Abbotsford Heat

In 2009, after winning the Kelly Cup, Bednar stepped down as head coach of the Stingrays to become assistant coach of the Abbotsford Heat of the AHL.

2010: Head Coach of Peoria Rivermen

In 2010, Bednar became the head coach of the AHL's Peoria Rivermen.

2012: End of Coaching Role at Peoria Rivermen

In 2012, Bednar's time as the head coach of the AHL's Peoria Rivermen concluded.

2012: Hired as Assistant Coach for Springfield Falcons

In 2012, The Columbus Blue Jackets hired Bednar as an assistant coach for their minor league AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons.

2015: Promoted to Head Coach of Springfield Falcons

In 2015, Bednar was promoted to head coach of the Springfield Falcons after serving as an assistant coach for two seasons.

July 19, 2016: Contract Extension with Blue Jackets

On July 19, 2016, Bednar was rewarded by the Blue Jackets with a two-year contract extension through to the 2018-19 season.

August 25, 2016: Named Head Coach of Colorado Avalanche

On August 25, 2016, Bednar was named head coach of the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL), replacing Patrick Roy.

April 23, 2018: Signs Contract Extension with Avalanche

On April 23, 2018, after the Avalanche's first round exit, Bednar was signed to a one-year contract extension.

July 9, 2019: Signs two-year Contract Extension

On July 9, 2019, Bednar signed a two-year contract extension with the Avalanche.

2022: Stanley Cup Win with Colorado Avalanche

In 2022, Bednar won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche, becoming the first coach to win the ECHL, AHL, and NHL trophies (Kelly, Calder, and Stanley Cup, respectively).