Born: | September 17, 1980 | Draft: | 1999 Lightning, 47th overall |
Hometown: | Brampton, ON, CAN | Position: | Right Wing |
Known For: | Head coach of the New Jersey Devils | Shoots: | Right |
National Team: | Canada |
Sheldon Keefe (born September 17, 1980), is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the New Jersey Devils. Prior to that, he was the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. His younger brother Adam Keefe is the current head coach of the Belfast Giants of the EIHL.
Years as NHL player: 2000-05
Years as a NHL coach: 2019-present
Sheldon Keefe Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Maple Leafs Losing Streak is an Opportunity for Sheldon Keefe
- Maple Leafs’ Keefe: If Nylander’s Misunderstood, It’s on Him, Too
- Barrie Colts Alumni: Where Are They Now?
- Maple Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe Wants Defensive Improvements
Coaching History
- 2003-13 Pembroke Lumber Kings CJHL Franchise Owner
- 2005-06 Pembroke Lumber Kings CJHL Asst. Coach
- 2006-13 Pembroke Lumber Kings CJHL GM/Head Coach
- 2012-15 Soo Greyhounds OHL Head Coach
- 2012-13 Canada East U19 WJAC-19 Asst. Coach
- 2014-15 Canada White U17 WHC-17 Head Coach
- 2015-20 Toronto Marlies AHL Head Coach
- 2019-24 Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach
Achievements
- 2006-07 CJHL Champion
- 2007-08 CJHL Champion
- 2008-09 CJHL Champion
- 2009-10 CJHL Champion
- 2010-11 CHL T1 Champion
- 2010-11 RBC Cup Champion
- 2014-15 CHL Coach of the Year (Brian Kilrea Award)
- 2014-15 OHL Coach of the Year (Matt Leyden Trophy)
- 2015-16 AHL All-Star Game
- 2017-18 AHL Calder Cup Champion