Derek Lalonde is an American ice hockey coach. He has recently come into the media limelight as he was hired as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.
Let’s get to know more about Derek Lalonde.
Derek Lalonde Salary & Net Worth
Derek Lalonde has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million as of 2023. He has earned his wealth as an ice hockey coach. The average salary of an American ice hockey head coach is $51,727 per year.
However, with years of experience and as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, Derek Lalonde earns more than $2 Million in annual salary.
Derek Lalonde Wife
Derek Lalonde is married to his wife Melissa Lalonde, formerly Melissa Eging. The couple held their wedding in May 2004 and have now been married for 18 years. Melissa is the second head women’s soccer coach at Ferris State University.
Through their marriage, Derek Lalonde and his spouse have three children named Alex, Luke, and Abby. The family of five seems to be living a happy life together.
Derek Lalonde Age
When was Derek Lalonde born? Derek Lalonde was born on the 18th of August, 1972. He is currently 50 years old and will be celebrating his 51st birthday in 2023.
Lalonde’s zodiac sign is Leo.
Derek Lalonde Family
Derek Lalonde was born to parents Donna and Jean Jacques. His father, also known as Jack, worked at the New York Power Authority docks. His mother Donna was the community hairdresser.
Derek was born and raised in Brasher Falls, New York. His mother recently passed away in June 2022.
Derek Lalonde Education
Derek Lalonde graduated from Cortland State with a B.S.E. in physical education. Here, he played as a goaltender.
He obtained his Master’s degree in education administration from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Derek Lalonde Career
Derek Lalonde had been a coach at Ferris State University from 2002-2006. He then went on to the University of Denver as a coach from 2006 to 2011.
Lalonde was the head coach for the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League from 2011 to 2014. He was named the USHL’s Coach of the Year in 2012. Derek was then the head coach of the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL from 2014-2016 and he led the team to a 97-35-7-5 record.
He was the head coach of the Iowa Wild of the AHL from 2016 to 2018 and an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL from 2018 to 2022. He had helped lead the team to consecutive Stanley Cup titles in 2020 and 2021.
Derek Lalonde Works for the Detroit Red Wings
Derek Lalonde has gained much popularity on the internet recently after being hired by the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL. He was named the head coach of this team on June 30, 2022.
Lalonde is the 28th head coach in franchise history. General manager Steve Yzerman mentioned that the success that Lalonde has had developing young talent was a key ingredient in his hiring. This will be his first head coaching job in the NHL.
Derek Lalonde Social Media Accounts
Derek Lalonde’s Twitter account “CoachLalonde” was opened in October 2011. He has a total of 2.063 followers at the time of writing this article.
It looks like he is not active on other social media platforms.
Derek Lalonde Wikipedia Facts
| Real Name / Full Name | Derek Lalonde |
| Birthday / Date of Birth | August 18, 1972 |
| Age | 50 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born Country | U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Parents | Father: Jack, Mother: Donna |
| Profession | Ice Hockey Coach |
| Education (High School / College / University) | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Melissa Lalonde |
| Salary | $2 Million+ |
| Net Worth | $3.5 Million |
| Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) |
