2025 IIHF Coaching Symposium - Greg Cronin

Greg Cronin is the Head Coach of the Anaheim Ducks, entering his second NHL season in 2024–25. With 37 years of coaching and player development experience, he has worked at all levels, including the NHL, AHL, NCAA, and USA Hockey. Before joining the Ducks in 2023, Cronin coached the AHL’s Colorado Eagles for five seasons, leading them to consistent playoff appearances.

His NHL experience includes assistant coaching roles with the New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs, where he contributed to Toronto’s first playoff appearance in nine years (2013). He also led Northeastern University to its first NCAA tournament in 15 years and helped found the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP), developing several future NHL players.

A former college player at Colby College, Cronin began coaching in 1987 and holds a master’s degree from the University of Maine. He has also coached for Team USA in multiple international tournaments, earning a silver medal at the 1997 World Juniors.

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