History of Joel Quenneville in Timeline

Joel Quenneville, nicknamed "Coach Q", is a Canadian-American former NHL player and highly successful coach. He ranks second in all-time NHL coaching wins with 969. His most notable achievement was coaching the Chicago Blackhawks from 2008 to 2018, leading them to three Stanley Cup championships in 2010, 2013, and 2015. The 2010 victory ended the Blackhawks' 49-year Stanley Cup drought.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1938: Blackhawks Last Championship

In 1938, the Blackhawks won their last championship on home ice before their 2015 win.

September 15, 1958: Joel Quenneville's Birth

On September 15, 1958, Joel Norman Quenneville was born. He is a Canadian–American ice hockey coach and former player in the National Hockey League (NHL).

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1961: Blackhawks Stanley Cup Title

In 1961, the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, marking their first title since then.

1978: Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs

In 1978, Joel Quenneville was drafted 21st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL Entry Draft.

1996: Head Coach of the St. Louis Blues

In 1996, Joel Quenneville began serving as the head coach of the St. Louis Blues, a position he held until 2004.

1996: Stanley Cup Win as Assistant Coach

In 1996, Joel Quenneville won the Stanley Cup as an assistant coach with the Avalanche.

1999: Led the St. Louis Blues

In 1999, Joel Quenneville was the head coach of the St. Louis Blues franchise after Mike Keenan was fired.

2000: Presidents' Trophy and Jack Adams Award

In 2000, Joel Quenneville led the St. Louis Blues to a franchise-record 51 wins and their first Presidents' Trophy, earning him the Jack Adams Award as the best coach of the regular season.

June 2004: Hired by the Avalanche

In June 2004, Joel Quenneville was hired as the head coach of the Avalanche before the NHL lockout.

2004: Fired by the St. Louis Blues

In 2004, Joel Quenneville was fired from his position as head coach of the St. Louis Blues due to the team's poor performance and risk of missing the playoffs.

2004: End of St. Louis Blues Coaching

In 2004, Joel Quenneville's tenure as the head coach of the St. Louis Blues concluded.

2005: Head Coach of the Colorado Avalanche

In 2005, Joel Quenneville became the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, a role he continued until 2008.

March 25, 2007: Coached 750th Career Game

On March 25, 2007, Joel Quenneville coached his 750th career game, becoming one of seven active coaches to reach that milestone.

October 26, 2007: Coached 400th Win

On October 26, 2007, Joel Quenneville coached his 400th win in a 3–2 overtime game against the Calgary Flames.

May 9, 2008: Leaving the Avalanche

On May 9, 2008, it was announced that Joel Quenneville was leaving the Colorado Avalanche organization.

September 2008: Hired as Pro Scout

In September 2008, Joel Quenneville was hired as a pro scout by the Chicago Blackhawks.

October 16, 2008: Promoted to Head Coach of the Chicago Blackhawks

On October 16, 2008, Joel Quenneville was promoted to head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, replacing Denis Savard.

2008: Coaching the Chicago Blackhawks

In 2008, Joel Quenneville started coaching the Chicago Blackhawks, a role he held until 2018.

2008: End of Colorado Avalanche Coaching

In 2008, Joel Quenneville's time as the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche came to an end.

December 1, 2009: 500th Win as Coach

On December 1, 2009, Joel Quenneville achieved his 500th win as a coach in an 11-round shootout against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

October 7, 2010: 1,000 Games as Coach

On October 7, 2010, during the 2010–11 season opener, Joel Quenneville became the second coach in history to coach 1,000 games and play 800 games as a player.

2010: Stanley Cup Victory

In 2010, Joel Quenneville coached the Chicago Blackhawks to their first Stanley Cup title since 1961, ending the team's long Stanley Cup drought.

2010: First Stanley Cup as Head Coach

In 2010, Joel Quenneville earned his first Stanley Cup as a head coach with the Blackhawks' victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

2010: Delayed Action on Allegations

In 2010, the Blackhawks' senior leadership team, including coach Joel Quenneville, allegedly opted to defer any action on allegations against Brad Aldrich until after the Stanley Cup Finals.

February 16, 2011: Hospitalized

On February 16, 2011, Joel Quenneville was hospitalized and reported as being in stable condition after 'severe discomfort' of a non-cardiac nature.

May 24, 2011: Became a US Citizen

On May 24, 2011, Joel Quenneville passed the USCIS naturalization test and became a United States citizen, holding dual citizenship.

December 18, 2011: 600th Career Coaching Win

On December 18, 2011, Joel Quenneville earned his 600th career coaching win, with a 4–2 victory against the Calgary Flames.

2013: Second Stanley Cup Win as Head Coach

In 2013, Joel Quenneville earned his second Stanley Cup as a head coach against the Boston Bruins, solidifying his status in Chicago sports history.

2013: Stanley Cup Title

In 2013, Joel Quenneville led the Chicago Blackhawks to another Stanley Cup title.

2013: Peter Quenneville Drafted

In 2013, Peter Quenneville, Joel Quenneville's first cousin once-removed, was drafted 195th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL Entry Draft.

March 19, 2014: 700 Wins in NHL History

On March 19, 2014, Joel Quenneville became just the third head coach in NHL history to record 700 wins.

2014: John Quenneville Drafted

In 2014, John Quenneville, Joel Quenneville's first cousin once-removed, was drafted 30th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the NHL Entry Draft.

March 23, 2015: Reached 750 Wins as Coach

On March 23, 2015, Joel Quenneville reached 750 wins as a coach.

June 15, 2015: Third Stanley Cup Win and Blackhawks Championship

On June 15, 2015, Joel Quenneville's team won the Stanley Cup for the third time with a 2–0 shutout over the Tampa Bay Lightning, marking the first Blackhawks' championship win on home ice since 1938.

2015: Third Stanley Cup Title

In 2015, Joel Quenneville coached the Chicago Blackhawks to their third Stanley Cup title.

January 14, 2016: Passed Al Arbour for Second All-Time

On January 14, 2016, Joel Quenneville earned his 783rd win, passing Al Arbour for second all-time among NHL coaches.

April 3, 2016: 800th Career Win

On April 3, 2016, Joel Quenneville earned his 800th win in a 6–4 victory over the Boston Bruins, joining Scotty Bowman as the only two coaches with at least 800 wins.

2016: David Quenneville Drafted

In 2016, David Quenneville, Joel Quenneville's first cousin once-removed, was drafted 200th overall by the New York Islanders in the NHL Entry Draft.

February 21, 2017: 400 Games Won

On February 21, 2017, the Blackhawks defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–3, helping Joel Quenneville become the second coach in Blackhawks history to win 400 games.

February 21, 2018: 1,600 Games Coached

On February 21, 2018, Joel Quenneville became the third coach in NHL history to coach 1,600 games as the Blackhawks won 3–2 over the Ottawa Senators.

November 6, 2018: Fired by the Blackhawks

On November 6, 2018, Joel Quenneville was fired by the Blackhawks after a 6–6–3 start in the 2018–19 season, concluding his tenure with a 452–249–96 regular season record.

2018: End of Blackhawks Coaching Tenure

In 2018, Joel Quenneville's tenure as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks came to an end.

April 8, 2019: Hired as Head Coach

On April 8, 2019, Joel Quenneville was hired as head coach of the Florida Panthers.

2019: Head Coach of the Florida Panthers

In 2019, Joel Quenneville started his role as the head coach of the Florida Panthers, a position he held until 2021.

October 26, 2021: Investigation Findings Released

On October 26, 2021, the findings of an independent investigation revealed that Joel Quenneville and the Blackhawks' leadership team deferred action on claims against Brad Aldrich until after the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals.