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David Pelletier joins the Dallas Stars as assistant coach after 11 years with the Edmonton Oilers
David Pelletier joins the Dallas Stars as assistant coach after 11 years with the Edmonton Oilers

Time of India

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • Time of India

David Pelletier joins the Dallas Stars as assistant coach after 11 years with the Edmonton Oilers

David Pelletier joins the Dallas Stars as assistant coach after 11 years with the Edmonton Oilers(Image Via Getty) The Dallas Stars are firmly placed amongst the teams with stellar coaching staff as we head toward the new NHL season. His Olympic fame and an illustrious career spanning over ten years in hockey development projects saw David Pelletier turn into an assistant coach. Having known the rink and skating intricately, Pelletier is all set to move from his sporadic awareness to full-time NHL bench-side duties in coaching and will now leverage his aerial views as the Stars' "eye in the sky." From Olympic Gold to NHL bench: David Pelletier begins a new chapter with the Dallas Stars Though a new member to the NHL coaching ranks, David Pelletier journey is otherwise unique. The Quebec-born Pelletier first carved a name for himself in figure skating before he crossed over into hockey coaching. Career highlights would include having won the gold medal in pairs figure skating at the Salt Lake City Olympics of 2002, a historic occasion that saw Canada lay to rest a 42-year gold medal drought in the discipline. With his first NHL season as an assistant coach, Pelletier brings a background of skating instruction of ten years for the Edmonton Oilers. Over the span of 11 years, he has been working with players on all levels of the Oilers organization, helping them develop skating technique and off-ice conditioning. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola Behind the scenes, he kind of enhanced player performance, a skill he now applies in Dallas in a more traditional sense. The Stars, coming off an impressive offseason led by Glen Gulutzan, have complemented their staff by bringing in Pelletier to join a dynamic group of coaches that include Alain Nasreddine, Neil Graham, Jeff Reese, Patrick Dolan, and Chris Demczuk. From his new place in the box, he is expected to provide the "eye in the sky" perspective, offering tactical insights and immediate feedback throughout the games. His figure skating and performance training experience will be invaluable in introducing a new analytical mindset to the bench. Pelletier's appointment stands as a notable cultural moment for Canadian sports history, as he is a member of various elite institutions, including the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, the Skate Canada Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. Also Read: Erik Karlsson could be the key for the Toronto Maple Leafs as Morgan Rielly struggles on the power play For the first time, Pelletier joins the Dallas Stars' bench as an appointment, yielding not only a mere assistant coach but a decorated athlete with a keen focus on performance. The unorthodox journey from Olympic podiums to NHL robberies spells an exciting new chapter for both Pelletier and the Stars. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!

Olympic figure skating champion David Pelletier joins Dallas Stars as assistant coach
Olympic figure skating champion David Pelletier joins Dallas Stars as assistant coach

National Post

time3 days ago

  • Sport
  • National Post

Olympic figure skating champion David Pelletier joins Dallas Stars as assistant coach

DALLAS — Former figure skating star David Pelletier is getting his first shot at being an NHL assistant coach. Article content The Dallas Stars announced Friday that Pelletier is joining new head coach Glen Gulutzan's staff. Article content Article content The 50-year-old from Sayabec, Que., had been a skating coach with the Edmonton Oilers for the last 11 years. Article content Pelletier joined the Oilers after a decorated figure skating career that included a gold medal in pairs with partner Jamie Sale at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. Article content In what became one of the biggest stories of those Games, Pelletier and Sale finished behind Russians Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze. But when a French judge admitted she'd been pressured by her federation to favour the Russians, it ignited a controversy. Pelletier and Sale were later elevated to the top of the podium alongside Berezhnaya and Sikharulidze. Article content Pelletier and Sale also won a world title and three Canadian championships over their career and shared the Lou Marsh Trophy (now Northern Star Award) as top Canadian athlete in 2001. Article content Pelletier joins Alain Nasreddine (assistant coach), Neil Graham (assistant coach), Jeff Reese (goaltending coach), Patrick Dolan (head video coach) and Chris Demczuk (assistant video coach) on Gulutzan's staff. Article content Gulutzan, who spent the past seven seasons as an assistant with Edmonton, was named head coach of the Stars on July 1. He replaced Peter DeBoer, who was fired after the Stars lost to Edmonton in the Western Conference final for the second straight year. Article content

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