Jerome Bechard
| Jerome Bechard | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 30, 1969 Regina, SK, CAN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
AHL New Haven Nighthawks ECHL Birmingham Bulls Columbus Cottonmouths IHL Phoenix Roadrunners Cincinnati Cyclones CHL Columbus Cottonmouths SPHL Columbus Cottonmouths Other Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) | ||
| NHL Draft |
115th overall, 1989 Hartford Whalers | ||
| Playing career | 1990–2007 | ||
Jerome Bechard (born March 30, 1969) is a retired professional ice hockey left wing and the long-time current head coach of the Columbus Cottonmouths in SPHL. Bechard was selected in the 6th round (115th overall) in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Hartford Whalers.[1]
Coaching
After playing in the minor leagues for 13 years, including 7 with the Columbus Cottonmouths,[2] Bechard turned to coaching where he enjoyed immediate success, winning the SPHL Championship (The President’s Cup) with the Cottonmouths in the 2004–05 Southern Professional Hockey League season - his first year as head coach.[3]
Awards and honours
| Awards | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| SPHL Coach of the Year | 2005–06 | [4] |
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