Peter DeBoer, the head coach of the Dallas Stars, has made a significant impact on the team during the 2023 NHL playoffs. In his first season with the Stars, DeBoer has guided the team to the conference finals, including a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Seattle Kraken.
Notably, DeBoer has an impressive record in Game 7s, remaining undefeated with a 7-0 record. He also holds the distinction of being the first coach in NHL history to lead four different teams to the conference finals.
The Dallas Stars fans were ecstatic with the efforts put by the coach in helping the Stars reach the 3rd round of the playoffs. Following seventh game triumph on Monday, fans took to Twitter and showered Peter DeBoer with praise.
Here's what fans had to say:
The Dallas Stars suffered a disappointing loss, but DeBoer and the team bounced back in Game 7 with a strong performance. Speaking to the media after the series-clinching victory, DeBoer credited the team's resilience and described it as their best team game of the playoffs.
"It was our best team game of the playoffs. I knew our group would respond (from the 6-3 loss in Game 6 on Saturday). They have all year individually and collectively as a team, and they didn't disappoint."
The Dallas Stars will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals on Friday. This matchup holds special significance for DeBoer as he will be strategizing against his former team, the Golden Knights.
A look into the coaching career of Peter DeBoer
DeBoer began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Detroit Junior Red Wings of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 1995. During his stint in the OHL, DeBoer was a two-time OHL Coach of the Year Awardee.
He began his NHL coaching career with the Florida Panthers in 2008. DeBoer is currently in his 18th year in the NHL and during that span, he's coached the Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and Vegas Golden Knights and currently serving as the head coach of Dallas Stars.