Greg Cronin is a professional ice hockey coach and former player. Born on June 2, 1963, Cronin currently serves as a head coach for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Cronin started his hockey coaching journey in 1987, working at Colby College as an assistant coach and later served at the University of Maine before joining the Colorado College in 1991. He returned to Maine, taking the role of temporary head coach in 1995-1996. After that, he coached in the USNTDP Juniors.
Before becoming the head coach of the Duck, he served as head coach for the Colorado Eagles in the AHL. Additionally, he also had tenures as an assistant coach with the New York Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL.
Anaheim Ducks Coach, Greg Cronin's Salary
Unfortunately, Greg Cronin's salary details have not been revealed officially. The coaches in the NHL earn typically from $1 million to $5 million annually with an average of $2.5 million to $3.0 million. Their salaries are fully guaranteed even if they are terminated from their position.
Focusing on Cronin's net worth, it is estimated to be around $1 million - $3 Million (as of 2023) The current details about his NHL contracts are not available. Considering his experience, Cronin may be earning well. Cronin's role as head or assistant coach of various teams in the NHL and outside of it has contributed a lot to his financial status.
Greg Cronin's Achievements
Greg Cronin has some notable achievements in his career, serving as a head coach for many teams including the University of Maine and Northeastern Huskies. He led them to win the Hockey East championships. He joined the New York Islanders in 1998. After making his impact in the Islanders, he became an assistant coach and the Director of Player Development for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the AHL, where he achieved notable success.
From 2005 to 2011, Cronin led the Northeastern Huskies in NCAA and contributed to their impressive success and won the Bob Kullen Coach of the Year Award in 2009. His impact extended to the NHL in 2011, when he was hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs as an assistant coach in 2011. He served the team till 2014 and then joined the New York Islanders that very year. He served the Islanders for 4-years out of which he spent 3-years as assistant coach and 1-year as an associate coach.
He was later hired by the Colorado Eagles of the AHL as head coach in 2018. After serving them for 5 years, he returned to the NHL as the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks.
FAQs
A.Greg Cronin is presently 60 years old (as of December 2023).
A. Unfortunately, Cronin's salary details have not been revealed officially. The coaches in the NHL earn typically from $1 million to $5 million annually.
A. Greg Cronin is serving as a head coach for the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL. He signed a one-year contract with them on June 5, 2023.
A. Greg Cronin played for Colby College before transitioning into a coaching role.
A. Before the Ducks, Cronin was the coach of the Colorado Eagles in the American Hockey League (AHL).
