Glen Sather

Glen Sather is a Canadian ice hockey coach and executive who built the Edmonton Oilers into a dynasty, winning five Stanley Cups as their head coach.

Wayne Gretzky: Canadian ice hockey center widely regarded as the sport’s greatest player. Sather built the Oilers around Gretzky, whose scoring defined their first championship teams.
1984 Stanley Cup Finals: The championship series in which the Edmonton Oilers defeated the New York Islanders in five games. The victory gave Sather’s Oilers their first Stanley Cup and ended the Islanders’ four-year title run.
Edmonton Oilers dynasty: The Edmonton Oilers’ period of dominance, marked by five Stanley Cup championships between 1984 and 1990. Sather led the organization through the dynasty as coach and general manager.
New York Rangers: A professional ice hockey team based in New York City and a member of the NHL. Sather served as the Rangers’ president and general manager after leaving Edmonton.
Mark Messier: Canadian ice hockey center who captained teams to six Stanley Cup championships. Sather’s Oilers relied on Messier’s leadership and two-way play alongside their high-scoring stars.
1985 Stanley Cup Finals: The championship series in which Edmonton defeated Philadelphia in five games. Edmonton repeated as champions, confirming that Sather’s first title was not a one-season peak.
Player development: The process of improving athletes’ skills, decision-making, and readiness for competition. Sather’s Oilers benefited from young players who grew into key contributors within the team.
Stanley Cup: The championship trophy awarded annually to the NHL playoff champion. Sather’s five Edmonton titles made him one of the most successful coaches in Stanley Cup history.
Jari Kurri: Finnish ice hockey winger who won five Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers. Kurri’s finishing touch made him a prolific scoring partner for Gretzky in Sather’s system.
1987 Stanley Cup Finals: The championship series in which Edmonton defeated Philadelphia in seven games. The close series showed the Oilers could win without Gretzky, whom Sather had traded the previous summer.

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