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Jared Bednar
NHL Head Coach
Calgary, Canada
About Jared
Jared Bednar is a Canadian ice hockey coach who is currently the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. He was born on March 18, 1979, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Bednar played junior hockey in the Western Hockey League and later played in the ECHL. He began his coaching career in the ECHL and later moved to the AHL, where he coached the Lake Erie Monsters. Bednar was hired as the head coach of the Avalanche in 2016 and has led the team to several playoff appearances. He is known for his defensive-minded approach to the game and his ability to get the most out of his players.
Recent Appearances
Mon. Mar 30: Nuggets beat Warriors, but injury woes continue | Nikola Jokić compared to other superstars | Could Jared Bednar get a contract extension?
Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl•Mar 30, 2026•47:57•guest
Colorado Can't Stop the Bleeding as Penguins Come to Town and Crush Avalanche
Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche•Mar 17, 2026•35:13•guest