Spencer Carbery, born on November 9, 1981, is the head coach for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League (NHL), as of April 2025. He began his junior playing career with the Peninsula Panthers in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League in the 1999-2000 season and finished his college career at St. Norbert College in 2006. He turned professional in 2006, playing for the likes of the Tulsa Oilers and South Carolina Stingrays.
After retiring in 2010, Carbery transitioned to coaching, starting as an assistant coach for the Stingrays in the 2010-2011 season. He quickly advanced through roles in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and American Hockey League (AHL). In 2021, he was hired as an assistant for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Carbery was appointed head coach of the Washington Capitals on May 30, 2023.
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Who is the wife of Spencer Carbery?
Spencer Carbery's wife is Casey Carbery, according to the St. Norbert College's official website.
The couple first met while dining on campus at St. Norbert College.
"It's crazy and I know it's cliché, but right from that moment, I had this pit feeling in my stomach, like those nervous butterflies of this person was going to be special in my life. And from that night forward, it was," Spencer recalls in an interview with St. Norbert College.
The Washington Capitals head coach credits much of his success to Casey's unwavering support.
"The amount of hours and things I've missed, sleeping at the rink – the only way that that's doable is through her and who she is as a person. She's a rockstar, and she's the real reason that we've had success as a family," Spencer said in an interview with St. Norbert College.
What does Casey Carbery do for a living?
Casey Carbery is a former banking professional. She used to work for First Reliance Bank from 2010 to 2017 and as a Branch Manager for Citizens Bank between 2017 and 2018. She attended St. Norbert College from 2002 to 2008, as per her LinkedIn profile.
How many kids do Spencer Carber and Casey Carbery?
Spencer Carbery and Casey Carbery have two children named Hudson Carbery and Vivienne Carbery, according to the St. Norbert College's website.
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