Dean Evason
| Dean Evason | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Evason coaching the Milwaukee Admirals in 2012 | |||
| Born |
August 22, 1964 Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Washington Capitals Hartford Whalers San Jose Sharks Dallas Stars Calgary Flames EV Zug EV Landshut | ||
| Current NHL coach | Columbus Blue Jackets | ||
| Coached for | Minnesota Wild | ||
| National team | Canada | ||
| NHL draft |
89th overall, 1982 Washington Capitals | ||
| Playing career | 1983–1999 | ||
| Coaching career | 1999–present | ||
Dean Clement Evason (born August 22, 1964) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously served as head coach of the Minnesota Wild. Evason was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fifth round (89th overall) of the 1982 NHL entry draft. Evason was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, but grew up in Brandon, Manitoba.