Joel Quenneville's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Joel Quenneville.

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.

1961: Blackhawks Stanley Cup Title

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

1996: Stanley Cup Win as Assistant Coach

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.