(Professional Ice hockey player)
NHL player Jeff Blashill is married and a father of three. |
Quick Facts of Jeff Blashill
Age: | 50 years 10 months |
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Birth Date: | December 10, 1973 |
Full Name: | Jeff Blashill |
Net Worth: | $ 30 million |
Last Updated: | May 25, 2017 |
Birth Place: | Sault Ste. Marie, MI, US |
Horoscope (Sunshine): | Sagittarius |
Salary: | N/A |
Height / How tall : | 6 feet 1 inches (1.85m) |
Ethnicity (Race): | Caucasian |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Professional Ice hockey player |
Father's Name: | Jim Blashill |
Mother's Name: | Rosemary Blashill |
Weight: | 86 Kg |
Hair Color: | Salt and Pepper |
Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
Lucky Number: | 4 |
Lucky Stone: | Turquoise |
Lucky Color: | Orange |
Best Match for Marriage: | Leo, Aquarius |
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Relationship Facts of Jeff Blashill
Jeff Blashill is married to Erica Blashill. |
He is father of Three (Teddy, Josie and Owen). |
Jeff Blashill is not having an affair with anyone presently. |
His sexual orientation is straight. |
What is the relationship of Jeff Blashill?
Blashill is married to Erica. The couple lives together in East Grand Rapids with their three children, Teddy Blashill, Josie Blashill, and Owen Blashill. Other info on his relationships like history and previous datings or his marriage date is not known as of yet.
Jeff Blashill: Biography in Details
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ToggleWho is Jeff Blashill?
Jeff Blashill is an American professional ice hockey head coach currently with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Blashill previously served as the head coach for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL), an assistant coach for the Red Wings, the head coach of the Western Michigan University ice hockey team, the head coach and general manager of the Indiana Ice and the assistant hockey coach at both Ferris State University and Miami University.
Jeff Blashill: Birth Facts, Family, Childhood
Blashill was born Jeff Blashill on December 10, 1973, in Detroit, Michigan. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is North American.
He grew up in Sault Ste. Marie. His father Jim Blashill was a professor at nearby Lake Superior State University, had originally worked as a police officer in Detroit, and served as a professor of criminal justice at LSSU for over 30 years.
His brother, Tim Blashill, also played and coached college hockey. Tim currently coaches high school hockey in Big Rapids, Michigan, and also serves as program coordinator for Ferris State University’s Ewigleben Arena.
In which university did Jeff Blashill attend?
Jeff Blashill attended Ferris State University, playing college ice hockey as a goaltender, for the Bulldogs from 1994 to 1998.
Jeff Blashill: Professional Life, Career
He played professional ice hockey for his school and college teams. After his playing career ended, Blashill joined Ferris State’s Bulldogs team as an assistant coach in 1999. He remained there for 3 seasons before joining Miami University as an assistant coach for the Red Hawks in 2002.
In 2008, Blashill was named head coach and general manager of the Indiana Ice, a Tier 1 junior hockey team in the USHL. In his first season, the Ice won the Clark Cup as USHL champions. He was later named head coach of Western Michigan University’s Broncos team on April 6, 2010.
In his first season as head coach, he led Western Michigan to a top-four finish in the CCHA, the CCHA Championship game, and the 2011 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament.
After the season, he was named USCHO Coach of the Year, Inside College Hockey Coach of the Year, and College Hockey News Coach of the Year.
In July 2011, after 1 season at the helm of the Broncos, he accepted an assistant coaching position with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings under Head Coach Mike Babcock.
On June 25, 2012, it was announced that Blashill would become the head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League (AHL). On June 18, 2013, the Griffins under him won the Calder Cup as AHL champions for the first time in club history.
In his second season with Grand Rapids, Blashill was awarded the Louis A. R. Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL’s most outstanding coach for the 2013–14 season.
During his tenure, Jeff Blashill posted 3 separate 7-game winning streaks while never losing more than 2 consecutive games in regulation.
On June 4, 2014, it was announced that Blashill had agreed to a new 3-year contract with the Red Wings organization through to the 2016–17 season to coach the Griffins.
In 3 seasons with the Griffins, he compiled a 134–71–12–11 regular-season record and won 7 of 9 AHL playoff series. He is the only coach in Griffin’s history to qualify for the Calder Cup playoffs in 3 consecutive seasons.
Following the departure of Detroit Head Coach Mike Babcock to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Blashill was named head coach of the Red Wings on June 9, 2015.
Apart from that, Blashill has also been a member of Team USA’s coaching staff 3 times in an international competition. They are at the 2006 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, the 2009 World Junior A Challenge, and the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Salary, Net Worth
As of 2022, his net worth is $ 30 million whereas his salary is not known to the mainstream media yet.
Is Jeff Blashill involved in any rumors?
Jeff Blashill has not been dragged into much greater controversies or rumors. He, however, has been dragged into rumors regarding transfers between the clubs for coaching. He has managed to keep a clean image in the eyes of the public and fans.
Social Media Profile
Jeff is currently inactive on social sites. He does not hold an account on any of the social sites including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Body Measurements
Currently, there are no details regarding his body measurements. Jeff stands at the height of 6 ft. 1 inch and weighs around 86 kg. His hair color is salt and pepper and his eye color is dark brown.
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Jeff Blashill's Birthday Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | December | Tuesday |
2025 | December | Wednesday |
2026 | December | Thursday |
2027 | December | Friday |
2028 | December | Sunday |