Dallas Eakins
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About
Canadian former hockey player who played as a defenceman for several NHL teams, including the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers. He was later hired as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers in 2013.
Before Fame
He played four seasons for the Peterborough Petes in the Ontario Hockey League before being drafted by the Washington Capitals in 1985.
Trivia
He is the first person from Florida to score a point in the NHL.
Family Life
He married actress Ingrid Kavelaars, with whom he has daughters named Emerson and Cameron.
Associated With
He succeeded Ralph Krueger as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers.
