Former Ferris State University men's ice hockey assistant coach Derek Lalonde, currently the head coach of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings, has been named as an assistant coach for the 2024 United States Men's National Team for the upcoming 2024 IIHF Men's World Championships in Czechia.

By the Numbers
  • Lalonde served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men's National Team for the second-straight year.
  • He helped the U.S. Junior Select Team to championships in the World Junior A Challenge in 2013 as head coach and as assistant coach in 2012.
  • Lalonde was an assistant coach for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning for four seasons from 2018-2022, contributing to the team's Stanley Cup titles in 2020 and 2021.
State of Play
  • Lalonde has an extensive coaching career in various leagues such as NCAA, USHL, ECHL, AHL, and the NHL.
  • He has a strong connection with Ferris State Hockey, having previously served as an assistant coach from 2002-2006, and has remained an ambassador for the program since then.
Bottom Line

Derek Lalonde, the head coach of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings, brings a wealth of coaching experience and success to the 2024 U.S. National Team staff, with his strong ties to Ferris State Hockey adding a sense of continuity and pride to his new role.