| Born: | August 22, 1964 | Draft: | 1982 Capitals, 89th overall |
| Hometown: | Flin Flon, MB, CAN | Position: | Centre |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Columbus Blue Jackets |
Dean Clement Evason (born August 22, 1964) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is the head coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Evason was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fifth round (89th overall) of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. Evason was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, but grew up in Brandon, Manitoba.
Years as a NHL player: 1983-96
Years as a NHL coach: 2020-present
Dean Evason Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Dean Evason’s Expectations as First-Year Coach of the Wild
- Wild’s Dean Evason Takes on New Role
- Wild’s New Coach Evason Brings Experience & Familiarity
Coaching History
- 1998-99 Calgary Hitmen WHL Asst. Coach
- 1999-02 Kamloops Blazers WHL Head Coach
- 2002-04 Vancouver Giants WHL Head Coach
- 2004-05 Calgary Hitmen WHL Head Coach
- 2005-12 Washington Capitals Asst. Coach
- 2012-18 Milwaukee Admirals AHL Head Coach
- 2018-20 Minnesota Wild Asst. Coach
- 2019-2023 Minnesota Wild Head Coach
- 2024-present Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach
Achievements
- Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame (Builder)