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Jim Montgomery

Jim Montgomery is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player, born in Montréal, Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jim Montgomery is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player, born in Montréal, Quebec. He is the head coach of the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL), a role he resumed in November 2024 after previously coaching the Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins.

Early life and playing career

Born in Montréal, Montgomery played collegiate hockey at the University of Maine before turning professional. His playing career included NHL stints with the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars, along with time in Germany, Russia, and other North American leagues.

Coaching career

Montgomery built his coaching career in the USHL and NCAA before reaching the NHL. He coached the University of Denver to a national championship in 2017 and later held head-coaching roles with the Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, and St. Louis Blues.

St. Louis Blues

Montgomery played for the Blues early in his NHL career and later returned as an assistant coach from 2020 to 2022. He was hired again as head coach in November 2024, replacing Drew Bannister on a five-year contract.

Achievements and recognition

His coaching record includes an NCAA title, two USHL championships, and the Jack Adams Award. With Boston in 2022–23, he guided the Bruins to the Presidents’ Trophy and the league’s top regular-season record.

Key facts

  • Montgomery played six NHL seasons with five teams.
  • He won the Jack Adams Award in 2023 with the Boston Bruins.
  • He coached the University of Denver to an NCAA championship in 2017.
  • He returned to the St. Louis Blues as head coach in November 2024 on a five-year contract.
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Canadian context

Montgomery is Canadian, born in Montréal, and he is one of the NHL coaches with Canadian roots who has held prominent roles in both the NHL and U.S. college hockey.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Montgomery?
Jim Montgomery is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach of the St. Louis Blues.
When was Jim Montgomery born?
He was born on June 30, 1969.
Where was Jim Montgomery born?
He was born in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
Which NHL teams did Jim Montgomery play for?
He played for the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars.
What awards has Jim Montgomery won as a coach?
He won the Jack Adams Award in 2023 as NHL coach of the year.
What is Jim Montgomery known for in college hockey?
He coached the University of Denver to the 2017 NCAA championship.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Montgomery_(ice_hockey)
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, playing career teams, and current role with the St. Louis Blues.
  2. NHL / St. Louis Blues — https://www.nhl.com/blues/team/coaches
    Supports: Current role as head coach, hiring date, and 2022-23 Jack Adams Award.
  3. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/news/jim-montgomery-hired-as-st-louis-blues-coach-replaces-drew-bannister
    Supports: November 2024 hiring by the Blues, five-year contract, prior NHL coaching record, and NHL playing appearances.
  4. NHL / Boston Bruins — https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/montgomery-introduced-as-29th-head-coach-in-bruins-history-334932492
    Supports: Boston Bruins head-coaching appointment and achievements prior to Boston.
  5. University of Denver — https://denverpioneers.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/jim-montgomery/176
    Supports: Denver coaching tenure, NCAA championship, and playing background.