Cronin, Ex-Coach Ducks, Will Lead Iowa Wild in the AHL

Greg Cronin Takes the Helm of the Iowa Wild

The former Anaheim Ducks coach, Greg Cronin, has been named the new head coach of the Iowa Wild, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Minnesota Wild. The news was confirmed on Monday, marking a new chapter in the experienced coach’s career. Cronin, 62, was fired by the Ducks on April 19, after posting a 62-87-15 record in two seasons.

Greg Cronin, ex entrenador de los Ducks, es el nuevo entrenador en jefe del Iowa Wild, afiliado de la AHL de los Minnesota Wild. Cronin fue despedido por los Ducks en abril.

The coach has a 38-year career in the hockey world, including stints as head coach of two AHL clubs: the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (2003-05) and the Colorado Eagles (2018-23).

We are thrilled to have a coach of Greg’s caliber behind the bench in Iowa. He brings a thorough and detail-oriented approach, and an extremely high understanding of the game of hockey. With extensive experience in player development and a proven track record of leading winning organizations, we are excited to bring Greg’s passion for coaching to our organization.
Matt Hendricks, Iowa General Manager

Previously, Cronin served as an assistant coach in the NHL for the New York Islanders (1998-2003, 2014-18) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (2011-14). He was also a head coach at Northeastern University from 2005 to 2011.