Derek King
| Derek King | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 11, 1967 | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
New York Islanders Hartford Whalers Toronto Maple Leafs St. Louis Blues Munich Barons | ||
| Current AHL coach | Hershey Bears | ||
| Coached for | Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| National team | Canada | ||
| NHL draft |
13th overall, 1985 New York Islanders | ||
| Playing career | 1986–2000 | ||
| Coaching career | 2021–present | ||
Derek King (born February 11, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger and current head coach for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. He most recently served as an assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. King played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1986–87 until 1999–2000.