Career Timeline of Steve Spott: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Steve Spott is a Canadian ice hockey coach currently serving as an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1986: Played for Colgate University

In 1986, Steve Spott began playing NCAA hockey with Colgate University.

1990: Played for Maple Leafs AHL affiliate

During the 1990–91 season, Steve Spott played for the Maple Leafs former AHL affiliate, the Newmarket Saints.

1990: Won ECAC Hockey Championship

In 1990, Steve Spott helped Colgate University win the ECAC Hockey championship, defeating Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 5–4 to win the Whitelaw Cup.

1990: Turned Professional

In 1990, after college hockey, Steve Spott turned professional, beginning with a brief stint in Sweden.

1991: Played in ECHL and AHL

In 1991, Steve Spott played with the Richmond Renegades of the East Coast Hockey League and the Newmarket Saints of the American Hockey League.

1994: Became a junior hockey coach

In 1994, Steve Spott became a junior hockey coach, marking an early milestone in his coaching career.

1994: Named OCAA Coach of the Year

In 1994, Steve Spott was selected as the OCAA Coach of the Year while with Seneca College.

1997: Moved to the OHL

In 1997, Steve Spott advanced his coaching career by moving to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

1997: Joined Plymouth Whalers as Assistant Coach

In 1997, Steve Spott joined the Plymouth Whalers of the Metro Junior A Hockey League as an assistant coach, marking his first Ontario Hockey League job.

2001: Moved to the Kitchener Rangers

In 2001, Steve Spott left the Plymouth Whalers and moved to the Kitchener Rangers as an assistant coach and assistant general manager.

2008: Became head coach of the Kitchener Rangers

In 2008, Steve Spott became the head coach of the Kitchener Rangers in the OHL after Peter DeBoer left for the Florida Panthers.

2008: Promoted to Head Coach and GM of the Kitchener Rangers

In 2008, Steve Spott was promoted to head coach and general manager of the Kitchener Rangers after Peter DeBoer left for the Florida Panthers.

2008: First Season as Head Coach

In 2008, Steve Spott's first season as head coach with the Rangers, the club failed to qualify for the playoffs.

2009: Improved greatly

In 2009, Kitchener improved by 34 points, and they had a 42–19–4–3 record, as Kitchener finished in second place in the Midwest Division.

2010: Coaching Staff for World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

During the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Steve Spott was a member of the coaching staff that captured a silver medal during the tournament.

2010: Kitchener had another solid season

In 2010, Kitchener had another solid season, as the club had a 38–21–4–5 record, earning 85 points, and second place in the Midwest Division for the second consecutive season.

2011: Won Gold Medal at Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2011, Steve Spott worked with Hockey Canada and won the gold medal at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

2011: Rangers make the playoffs

In 2011, the Rangers once again made the playoffs, finishing the regular season with a 42-24-1-1 record, registering 86 points and capturing second place in the Midwest Division for the third straight season.

May 18, 2012: Named Coach of Canadian National Under-20 Team

On May 18, 2012, Steve Spott was named coach of the Canadian national under-20 team for the 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

2012: Kitchener had another solid season

In 2012, Kitchener had another very solid season, finishing with a 39-20-1-8 record, earning 87 points and third place in the Midwest Division.

July 3, 2013: Steve Spott Appointed Head Coach of Toronto Marlies

On July 3, 2013, Steve Spott was announced as the head coach of the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League after the departure of former head coach Dallas Eakins.

2013: Finished fourth at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2013, after leading Canada to a 4-0-0 record, the club lost to the United States 5–1 in the semi-final, then suffered a 6–5 loss to Russia in the bronze medal game, as Canada finished in fourth place in the tournament.

2014: Served as assistant coach

In 2014, Steve Spott was assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

April 12, 2015: Relieved of coaching duties

On April 12, 2015, Steve Spott was relieved of his duties as assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with General Manager Dave Nonis, Head Coach Peter Horachek, Chris Dennis and goaltending coach Rick St. Croix.