Glen Gulutzan
Glen Gulutzan is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former player who has served as a head coach in the NHL, including with the Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames.
Glen Gulutzan is a Canadian Hockey coach and former player who has served as a head coach in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames. Born in Manitoba and raised in Saskatchewan, he played minor professional and European hockey before transitioning to coaching. He later worked as an NHL assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers, and returned to Dallas as head coach in 2025.
Early life and playing career
Gulutzan was born in The Pas, Manitoba, and grew up in Saskatchewan. He played junior hockey in Western Canada before attending the University of Saskatchewan, where he played for the Huskies as a centre. After university, he played professionally in North America and Europe.
Coaching career
Gulutzan began his coaching career in the ECHL with the Las Vegas Wranglers. He later coached the Texas Stars in the AHL before becoming head coach of the Dallas Stars. He also served as head coach of the Calgary Flames and spent seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Edmonton Oilers, working with players such as Connor McDavid. Gulutzan returned to Dallas as head coach in 2025.
NHL head-coaching roles
Gulutzan has had two separate head-coaching stints with the Dallas Stars and one with the Calgary Flames. His NHL coaching career has also included playoff appearances and a lengthy assistant-coaching period in Edmonton.
University of Saskatchewan connection
Gulutzan is a former Huskies player and graduate of the University of Saskatchewan College of Education. The university has highlighted him as one of several former Huskies who became NHL head coaches.
Key facts
- Born in The Pas, Manitoba, and raised in Saskatchewan.
- Played junior hockey and for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.
- Played professionally in North America and Europe.
- Coached in the ECHL and AHL before becoming an NHL head coach.
- Served as head coach of the Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames, and as an assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.
- Returned to the Dallas Stars as head coach in 2025.
Gulutzan is Canadian-born, grew up in Saskatchewan, played for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, and is part of a notable group of Canadian coaches who reached the NHL.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_GulutzanSupports: Birth date, nationality, career overview, and current role as Dallas Stars head coach.
- NHL Coaches — https://nhlcoaches.com/behind-the-boards-with-glen-gulutzan/Supports: Coaching history including ECHL, AHL, NHL head-coaching roles, and ECHL Coach of the Year honour.
- University of Saskatchewan — https://news.usask.ca/articles/huskies/2026/gulutzan-goes-from-college-of-education-to-stanley-cup-expectations.phpSupports: University background, former Huskies player status, and NHL coaching career timeline.
- University of Saskatchewan — https://news.usask.ca/articles/huskies/2016/nhls-calgary-flames-hire-former-u-of-s-huskie-gulutzan.phpSupports: Calgary Flames hiring and playing career at the University of Saskatchewan.
- Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/staff/1028/glen-gulutzanSupports: Date and place of birth, nationality, and player/coach profile.