Jay Woodcroft

Jay Woodcroft (born August 11, 1976) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is currently the head coach with the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Jay Woodcroft
Born (1976-08-11) August 11, 1976
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Right
Played for College
Alabama-Huntsville
ECHL
Jackson Bandits
UHL
Missouri River Otters
Flint Generals
WCHL
Anchorage Aces
CHL
Corpus Christi IceRays
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2000–2005

In July 2008, the San Jose Sharks hired Woodcroft as an assistant coach under head coach Todd McLellan.[1]

On April 20, 2015, the team announced that they had agreed to "part ways" with head coach Todd McLellan, assistant coaches Jim Johnson and Jay Woodcroft, as well as video coordinator Brett Heimlich. On June 25, 2015, the Edmonton Oilers appointed Jay Woodcroft and Jim Johnson as assistant coaches, rejoining newly appointed head coach Todd McLellan in Edmonton. On April 27, 2018, Woodcroft was appointed the head coach of the Bakersfield Condors, the Oilers' American Hockey League affiliate.[2][3]

References
  1. http://www.mlive.com/generals/index.ssf/2008/07/former_flint_general_jay_woodc.html
  2. "RELEASE: Oilers name Woodcroft Bakersfield head coach". EdmontonOilers.com. April 27, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  3. "Edmonton Oilers part ways with assistant coaches". CBC News. April 27, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.


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