Joel Quenneville Biography: Net Worth, Team, Age, Wife, Parents, Height, Stats, Salary

Joel Norman Quenneville is a Canadian-American ice hockey coach and former National Hockey League (NHL) player.

Known as “Coach Q,” he ranks second in NHL coaching wins with 969, trailing only Scotty Bowman. Quenneville’s most notable success came as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, a role he held from 2008 to 2018.

Under his leadership, the Blackhawks won three Stanley Cup titles in 2010, 2013, and 2015. The 2010 victory marked the team’s first championship since 1961, ending a 49-year Stanley Cup drought.

Profile

• Full Name: Joel Norman Quenneville
• Stage Name: Joel Quenneville
• Born: September 15, 1958
• Age: 66 years old
• Birthplace: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian–American
• Occupation: Canadian–American ice hockey coach and former player
• Height: 1.85 m
• Parent: Norman Quenneville
• Siblings: Peter Quenneville ,John Quenneville
• Spouse: Elizabeth Quenneville (m. 1988)
• Children: Dylan Quenneville, Anna Quenneville ,Lily Quenneville
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $39 million

Early Life And Education

Joel Norman Quenneville was born on September 15, 1958, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is the son of Norman Quenneville, and his mother’s name remains unknown.

Quenneville has two brothers, Peter and John, who have pursued professional hockey careers. The Columbus Blue Jackets drafted Peter, while the New Jersey Devils drafted John.

Quenneville graduated from F.J. Brennan High School in Windsor, where he focused primarily on hockey as he transitioned from a player to a coach.

Though his formal education details are not widely publicized, Quenneville’s career in hockey has been his defining pursuit. He is of Franco-Ontarian descent, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Joel Quenneville began his career as a player, drafted 21st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft.

As a defenceman, he played for various teams, including the Windsor Spitfires, New Brunswick Hawks, Baltimore Skipjacks, and St. John’s Maple Leafs in the AHL.

He played for the Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies/New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, and Washington Capitals in the NHL.

Quenneville also served as a player/assistant coach for St. John’s and head coach of the AHL’s Springfield Indians, winning a Stanley Cup as an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996.

Quenneville’s coaching career began with the St. Louis Blues, where he became head coach midway through the 1996–1997 season. Under his leadership, the Blues made seven consecutive playoff appearances.

His best season came in 1999–2000 when he led the team to a franchise-record 51 wins and their first Presidents’ Trophy.

Despite the regular-season success, the Blues were eliminated early in the playoffs by the San Jose Sharks. In 2004, after a disappointing start, Quenneville was fired by St. Louis as the team faced the possibility of missing the playoffs.

In 2005, Quenneville was hired as head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, leading them to a first-round playoff victory in his first year. His coaching milestones continued, with his 750th career game on March 25, 2007.

In 2008, he transitioned to a role with the Chicago Blackhawks, initially as a scout, and became the head coach later that year.

In his first two seasons, Quenneville led the Blackhawks to the 2009 Western Conference Final and the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals, winning the team’s first championship since 1961. Under his leadership, the Blackhawks went on to win three Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013, and 2015.

After his tenure with Chicago, Quenneville became the head coach of the Florida Panthers in 2019. He led the team to its first playoff appearance in four years in his first season.

However, during the 2021–2022 season, he resigned abruptly after leading the Panthers to a perfect 7–0 record to start the season.

His resignation followed the fallout from an investigation into the handling of a sexual assault case involving former Chicago Blackhawks player Kyle Beach.

Awards and Nominations

Joel Quenneville, a prominent NHL coach, has received several significant awards throughout his career:

• Stanley Cup Championships: 3 (2010, 2013, 2015) with the Chicago Blackhawks.
• Jack Adams Award: 1 (1999-2000) for Coach of the Year.
• Presidents’ Trophy: 1 (1999-2000) with the St. Louis Blues.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @joelquenneville
• Facebook handle: Joel Quenneville
• Twitter handle: @joelquen

Personal Life

Joel Quenneville, a Canadian-American ice hockey coach, married Elizabeth Quenneville in 1988.

The couple has been together for over 30 years and has three children: a son named Dylan and two daughters, Lily and Anna.

Net Worth

Joel Quenneville’s net worth is estimated at $39 million.

Over his NHL coaching career, he earned approximately $39.3 million, which adjusts to around $53.5 million today due to inflation.

His salary as head coach, particularly with the Chicago Blackhawks, was reported to be around $6 million annually.