John Hynes

About

Named head coach of the NHL's New Jersey Devils in 2015 after previously serving as coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Before Fame

He played forward for Boston University's hockey team and helped lead the team to four straight NCAA Frozen Four tournaments, including the 1995 NCAA Division I National Championship.

Trivia

He coached USA Hockey's National Team Development Program from 2003 to 2009.

Family Life

He was born in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Associated With

He succeeded co-head coaches Adam Oates and Scott Stevens as the Devils' coach in 2015.