Background
Laviolette, Peter was born on July 12, 1964 in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.
Laviolette, Peter was born on July 12, 1964 in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.
Attended, Westfield State College, 1984—1986.
Defenseman New York Rangers, 1988—1989, Binghamton Rangers, 1990—1992, Providence Bruins, 1992—1993, 1994—1997. Head coach Wheeling Nailers, 1997—1998, Providence Bruins, 1998—2000. Assistant coach Boston Bruins, 2000—2001.
Head coach New York Islanders, 2001—2003, Carolina Hurricanes, 2003—2008, Philadelphia Flyers, since 1009. Assistant coach Team United States of America, World Cup of Hockey, 2004. Head coach Team United States of America, International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships, 2004, 08, Team United States of America, Olympic Games, Torino, Italy, 2006.
Married Kristen Laviolette. Children: Peter, Jack, Elizabeth Rose.