Derek Laxdal
| Derek Laxdal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 21, 1966 | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs New York Islanders Ilves Humberside Hawks Nottingham Panthers Sheffield Steelers | ||
| Current AHL coach | Coachella Valley Firebirds | ||
| Coached for |
Idaho Steelheads Edmonton Oil Kings Texas Stars Oshawa Generals | ||
| NHL draft |
151st overall, 1984 Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| Playing career | 1984–2001 | ||
Derek Laxdal (born February 21, 1966) is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former professional right winger.
On July 5, 2024, he became head coach of the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League, following two seasons with the Ontario Hockey League Oshawa Generals. In his last season with the Generals, they were OHL finalists, leading the Eastern Division in the regular season, and losing to Memorial Cup runner ups, the London Knights. His return to the head coaching role came after three seasons as assistant coach of the NHL Dallas Stars.