Dave Allison

Dave Allison, born on April fourteenth, nineteen fifty-nine, is a distinguished Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and coach. His career in the National Hockey League (NHL) includes a brief stint with the Montreal Canadiens during the nineteen eighty-three to eighty-four season, where he played three games.

Transitioning from player to coach, Allison took the helm of the Ottawa Senators during the nineteen ninety-five to ninety-six season, showcasing his leadership and strategic acumen in the competitive world of professional hockey.

In addition to his time in the NHL, he made significant contributions to junior hockey as the head coach of the Des Moines Buccaneers in the United States Hockey League (USHL) from two thousand fourteen to two thousand eighteen. His coaching journey continued when he was appointed head coach of the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in the North American Hockey League in January two thousand twenty-two.