Scott Arniel is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He currently serves as the head coach for the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL. Previously, Arniel held coaching positions with the Columbus Blue Jackets (as head coach), New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, and also with the Winnipeg Jets as an associate coach. During his playing career, he was a left winger in the NHL, playing for the original Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, and Boston Bruins.
On September 17, 1962, Scott William Arniel was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player.
In 1978, Scott Arniel entered the major junior ranks with the Kingston Canadians of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League (OMJHL).
On May 10, 1981, Scott Arniel played a pivotal role in the Cornwall Royals' Memorial Cup championship, scoring a hat trick in an 8–2 victory over the Kitchener Rangers.
In 1981, Scott Arniel was selected by the Winnipeg Jets 22nd overall in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft and immediately began playing for the team, making his NHL debut in 1981–82, appearing in 17 games.
In 1982, Scott Arniel joined the Winnipeg Jets full-time after being reassigned to junior.
In 1982, Scott Arniel played at the 1982 World Junior Championships, helping Team Canada to their first-ever gold medal at the tournament.
In 1983, Scott Arniel played his rookie season with the Winnipeg Jets and recorded 18 points.
In 1986, Scott Arniel joined the Buffalo Sabres, commencing a four-season tenure with the team.
In 1990, Scott Arniel returned to the Winnipeg Jets after playing four seasons with the Buffalo Sabres.
In 1991, Scott Arniel split the 1991–92 season between the Boston Bruins and the New Haven Nighthawks and Maine Mariners of the American Hockey League (AHL).
In 1995, Scott Arniel began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Houston Aeros of the IHL while still playing for the team.
After retiring as a player in 1999, Scott Arniel joined the coaching staff of the Manitoba Moose as an assistant coach.
In 2002, Scott Arniel was named to the Buffalo Sabres' coaching staff as an assistant coach after serving as an assistant for the Manitoba Moose.
On May 2, 2008, Scott Arniel was inducted into the Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2008, Scott Arniel led the Manitoba Moose to the league's best regular season record and a berth in the Calder Cup finals, earning him the Louis A. R. Pieri Memorial Award as coach of the year.
In 2010, Scott Arniel was hired as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
In 2010, Scott Arniel's nephew, Jamie Arniel, was drafted into the NHL by the Boston Bruins and played one game for the team during the 2010–11 NHL season.
In January 2012, Scott Arniel was fired from his position as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
In the summer of 2013, Scott Arniel left the Canucks organization to join the New York Rangers.
On April 7, 2018, Scott Arniel was fired from his position as an assistant coach for the New York Rangers.
On August 6, 2018, Scott Arniel was hired as an assistant coach for the Washington Capitals.
On May 24, 2024, Scott Arniel was named head coach of the Winnipeg Jets, replacing Rick Bowness.
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