| Bruce Cassidy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Cassidy in 2011 | |||
| Born |
May 20, 1965 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Current NHL coach | Vegas Golden Knights | ||
| Coached for |
Washington Capitals Boston Bruins | ||
| NHL draft |
18th overall, 1983 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Playing career | 1984–1996 | ||
| Coaching career | 1997–present | ||
Bruce James Cassidy (born May 20, 1965), nicknamed "Butch", is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 18th overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. As a coach, Cassidy won the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights in 2023.