Peter DeBoer Family

George Peter DeBoer is the head coach for the Dallas Stars. He is a co-owner of the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Peter has earned the Coach of the Year award twice in the OHL. He took on the role of head coach for multiple teams, including the Detroit Whalers, Plymouth Whalers, and Kitchener Rangers. He led the Kitchener Rangers to win the Memorial Cup in 2003.

Beyond the OHL, Peter took on the role of head coach for various other teams in the NHL. He served for the Florida Panthers from 2008 to 2011 and the New Jersey Devils from 2011 to 2014. DeBoer was hired by the San Jose Sharks on May 28, 2015. He was fired in December 2019 after a 15–16–2 start. DeBoer took over the role of head coach with the Vegas Golden Knights in January 2020 and was fired in May 2022 with a 98–50–12 record. He became head coach of the Dallas Stars, replacing Rick Bowness on June 21, 2022.

Peter DeBoer Family Origin

Peter DeBoer's family originates from the Netherlands. His father, Fred DeBoer, moved to Canada from Holland at the age of 18. He initially worked on a farm in Manitoba and later spent five years in nickel mines before starting his own environmental business. DeBoer's mother, Sylvia, is from Manitoba, where she worked as an X-ray technician at a hospital in Hamilton. The family later moved to Dunnville, Ontario, as per Mercury News.

Peter DeBoer’s Parents

Peter DeBoer's parents are Fred and Sylvia DeBoer. Fred moved to Canada from Holland at 18 and worked in various jobs, including in the environmental business, while Sylvia worked as an X-ray technician at a hospital, as per Mercury News.

Peter DeBoer’s sibling

Peter DeBoer has one sibling, a sister named Tanya Chadwell, as per Mercury News.

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Peter DeBoer’s wife

Peter DeBoer's wife is Sue DeBoer. They tied the knot in 1996. They met in 1989 when Peter was playing junior hockey, as per the official website of the NHL.

Peter DeBoer’s Kids

Peter DeBoer has three children: Jack, Abby, and Matthew, as per USA Hockey.

Jack DeBoer is a 24-year-old hockey player born on August 17, 2000, in Madison, New Jersey. He is 6'3" tall and weighs 187 lbs, playing as a center and shooting right. Jack has represented the United States in youth tournaments, winning a silver medal at the U18 World Junior Championship. Jack played for youth teams like the New Jersey Colonials and the US National U17 and U18 teams. He also played NCAA hockey for Boston University and Niagara University before moving to play for EHC Neuwied in the BeNeLiga for the 2023-24 season.

Matt DeBoer is a 22-year-old hockey player, born on September 2, 2002, in Madison, New Jersey. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 185 lbs, playing as a winger and shooting right. Matt started his career with youth teams like the New Jersey Devils Youth and the Green Bay Gamblers in the USHL. Matt plays for the College of the Holy Cross in the NCAA, where he has been part of the team since the 2022–23 season.

.Peter DeBoer's daughter Abby is 25 years old as of May 2025, as per The Athletic.

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