Scott Arniel is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former National Hockey League (NHL) star. He is the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL, as of April 2025. He was appointed as the Jets' head coach on May 24, 2024, after spending two seasons as the team's associate coach. Arniel was the Washington Capitals' assistant coach from 2018 to 2022 and the New York Rangers' associate coach from 2013 to 2018.
Arniel, who hails from Kingston, Ontario and was the Columbus Blue Jackets' head coach between 2010 and 2012, enjoyed a stellar playing career as a left winger. He appeared in 830 NHL contests for the Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, and Boston Bruins, tallying 338 points. He also won two Memorial Cups with the Cornwall Royals and represented Canada at the World Junior Championships, earning gold in 1982.
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Who is Scott Arniel's wife?
Scott Arniel is married to Lia Arniel, according to the Winnipeg Sun.
What does Lia Arniel do for a living?
Lia Arniel is a physiotherapist and a business owner based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, according to her LinkedIn profile. She has been running Proactive Therapy & Consultation Inc. and the Whyte Ridge Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic for over 25 years, specializing in treating sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and addressing neck and back pain.
Lia Arniel Social Media
Lia Arniel is active on LinkedIn.
How long have Scott Arniel and Lia Arniel been married?
Scott Arniel and Lia Arniel have been married for over 30 years, according to the Winnipeg Sun. They met during Scott's time with the Winnipeg Jets as a player.
How many children do Scott Arniel and Lia Arniel have?
Scott Arniel and Lia Arniel have two children, a daughter and a son named Brenden.
Brenden is a retired Canadian ice hockey player who was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 7, 1989. He played as a left winger, standing 6'1" tall and weighing 194 pounds. He shot left-handed. During his career, he played in several leagues, including the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), and the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL). He also had a stint in the United States Hockey League (USHL), according to the Elite Prospects' website.
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