Jamie Kompon

Jamie Kompon (born September 18, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He now is an assistant coach for the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL. He was previously the head coach and general manager for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He was fired from the team on Friday April 1, 2016 following a first round sweep to the Everett Silvertips.

Jamie Kompon
Born (1966-09-18) September 18, 1966
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for ECHL
Hampton Roads Admirals
Cincinnati Cyclones
Winston-Salem Thunderbirds
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 1989–1991

Kompon served as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Kings from 2008-2012. Kompon won the Stanley Cup in 2011-2012 as a member of the Kings.[1]

On July 17, 2012, the Chicago Blackhawks hired Kompon as an assistant coach under head coach Joel Quenneville.[2] Kompon won his second Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013, winning his second straight Cup in as many years.

On July 9, 2014, Kompon was hired as the head coach and general manager of the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL.[3] He was let go at the end of the 2015–2016 season.[4]

On July 2, 2016, Kompon was hired as an assistant coach for the Winnipeg Jets. [5]

References
  1. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/kings-fill-out-coaching-staff/article20386319/
  2. http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26100
  3. https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/jrhockey-buzzing-the-net/portland-winterhawks-hand-over-reins-jamie-kompon-212742727.html
  4. http://www.oregonlive.com/hawks/index.ssf/2016/04/jamie_kompon_fired_winterhawks.html
  5. https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-name-jamie-kompon-assistant-coach/c-888473
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