Background
Demers, Jacques was born on August 25, 1944 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of John Demers and Marie Bergeron.
professional hockey team coach
Demers, Jacques was born on August 25, 1944 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of John Demers and Marie Bergeron.
Student, Cote St. Luc High School, Montreal.
Data processor, International Business Machines Corporation, Montreal, 1977; coach, Quebec Nordiques, 1978-1983; coach, St. Louis Blues, 1983-1986; coach, Detroit Red Wings, 1986-1990; coach, Montreal Canadiens, 1992-1997; broadcaster, Radio Station CJRP, Quebec City, Quebec, 1990-1992; director professional scouting, Montreal Canadiens, 1996-1997; head coach, director player personnel, Tampa Bay (Florida) Lightning, since 1997. Also past restauranteur Jacques Demers Rest. and Lounge, Detroit.
Married Deborah Anderson, August 29, 1986. Children: Brandy, Stefanie, Jason, Mylene.