Kris Knoblauch was named the Edmonton Oilers' 18th head coach on November 13, 2023. He appeared in 213 WHL games before playing at the University of Alberta and in the CHL with the Austin Ice Bats. Knoblauch began his coaching career in the WHL with Prince Albert and later led the Kootenay Ice to a WHL championship in 2010–11.
Knoblauch gained recognition in the OHL as head coach of the Erie Otters, where he led the team to four straight 50-win seasons and a league title in 2017. He was named OHL Coach of the Year in 2015–16. He served as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Flyers from 2017 to 2019. Before joining the Oilers, he was head coach of the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) from 2019 to 2023, posting a 119-90-32 record and leading the team to the third round of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs.
Kris Knoblauch Stanley Cup Appearances
Kris Knoblauch made his first Stanley Cup Final appearance as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers in 2024. He was hired one month into the 2023–24 season and led the team to a strong turnaround. After a slow start, the regular season ended with a 46-18-5 record. Under Knoblauch, the Oilers reached the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006, as per Oilers Nation.
| Year | Team | Result | Opponent |
| 2024 | Edmonton Oilers | Lost Stanley Cup Final 3–4 | Florida Panthers |
Kris Knoblauch Stanley Cup Losses
Kris Knoblauch experienced his first Stanley Cup Final loss in the 2023-24 season as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers reached the Final for the first time in 18 years but lost in seven games to the Florida Panthers. The Panthers took a 3-0 series lead, and although the Oilers fought back, they lost Game 7 by a score of 2-1.
FAQs on Kris Knoblauch
A. Kris Knoblauch hails from a small town in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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A. Kris Knaublauch was born on 24 September 1978.
A. Kris Knoblauch was named as the 18th coach of the Edmonton Oilers on November 12, 2023.
