Claude Julien is a former professional ice hockey player turned coach. Born on April 23, 1960, he is serving as an assistant coach of the St. Louis Blues in the 2024 NHL season. Before becoming a coach, Julien played ice hockey in various leagues including OMJHL, OHL, CHL, AHL, and NHL. He retired from playing in 1992 and took the responsibility of head coach of the Ottawa Jr. Senators in CJHL. Moving to the NHL, Julien made his name as a head coach of the Boston Bruins, leading them to the Stanley Cup victory in 2011. Julien became the longest-serving head coach of the Bruins in the NHL. Julie again led the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2013 but could not achieve victory against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Claude Julien's Stanley Cup wins
Claude Julien won one Stanley Cup championship as the head coach of the Boston Bruins in 2011, as per Hockey Database. In the same year, he achived his 200th regular season with with the team. Julien enjoyed an extensive time with the Bruins, taking responsibility on June 22, 2007. In the first season, he led the Bruins to the playoffs. Julien was named for the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year in 2009. In the 2011-2012 season, Julie again led the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Finals. However, they fell short against the Chicago Blackhawks. Under the leadership of from 2007 to 2017, the Bruins reached a total of seven playoffs. Before his firing by the Bruins in 2017, Julien helped the team with 419 regular-season victories, as per NHL's official website.
| Team | Year | Regular season | Playoffs | |||||
| G | W | L | Pts | Finish | W | Result | ||
| BOS | 2007–08 | 82 | 41 | 29 | 94 | 3rd in Northeast | 3 | Lost in Conference quarterfinals (MTL) |
| BOS | 2008–09 | 82 | 53 | 19 | 116 | 1st in Northeast | 7 | Lost in Conference semifinals (CAR) |
| BOS | 2009–10 | 82 | 39 | 30 | 91 | 3rd in Northeast | 7 | Lost in Conference semifinals (PHI) |
| BOS | 2010–11 | 82 | 46 | 25 | 103 | 1st in Northeast | 16 | Won Stanley Cup (VAN) |
| BOS | 2011–12 | 82 | 49 | 29 | 102 | 1st in Northeast | 3 | Lost in Conference quarterfinals (WSH) |
| BOS | 2012–13 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 62 | 2nd in Northeast | 14 | Lost in Stanley Cup Finals (CHI) |
| BOS | 2013–14 | 82 | 54 | 19 | 117 | 1st in Atlantic | 7 | Lost in the second round (MTL) |
| BOS | 2014–15 | 82 | 41 | 27 | 96 | 5th in Atlantic | — | Missed playoffs |
| BOS | 2015–16 | 82 | 42 | 31 | 93 | 4th in Atlantic | — | Missed playoffs |
| BOS | 2016–17 | 55 | 26 | 23 | -58 | (fired) | — | — |
| BOS total | 760 | 419 | 246 | 57 |
Table source- Internet Hockey Database
FAQs on Claude Julien
A. Claude Julien has won only one Stanley Cup victory as the head coach of the Boston Bruins in 2011.
A. No, Claude Julien has not retired from coaching. He is serving as an assistant coach of the St. Louis Blues, as of January 2025.
A. Claude Julien played in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques in the 1984–85.
A. Claude Julien is serving as the assistant coach of the St. Louis Blues, as of January 2025.
A. Claude Julien is married to Karen Julien.
