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FLEMING, GERRY
Title: ASSISTANT COACH
Bio
Originally from Montreal, Fleming has been the assistant coach for the Oilers AHL affiliate for the last two seasons. Prior to his stint with the Oilers, he spent eight seasons as a head coach in the ECHL. All but one season of his tenure in the ECHL was with the Florida Everblades. He led the Everblades to the playoffs in each of his seven seasons as head coach, including back-to-back trips to the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in 2004 and 2005. He broke into coaching in 1998 where as the assistant coach for Montreal’s AHL affiliate in Fredericton.Fleming’s entire professional playing career was spent with the Montreal Canadiens organization. He played 271 games over seven seasons with Montreal’s AHL affiliate in Fredericton, recording 103 points (38-65-103) and serving 1,035 penalty minutes. He played 11 games in the NHL with Montreal, serving 42 penalty minutes in those games.
His best season as a pro came during the 92-93 campaign when he recorded career bests in goals (9), assists (17), points (26) and penalty minutes (262) with Fredericton.
Career Notes
- Named assistant coach of the Oklahoma City Barons on July 15, 2010.
- Originally from Montreal, Fleming has been an assistant coach for the Oilers' AHL affiliate for the past three seasons, including the team's final two seasons in Springfield, MA.
- Prior to his stint with the Oilers, he spent eight seasons as a head coach in the ECHL.
- All but one season of his tenure in the ECHL was with the Florida Everblades.
- He led the Everblades to the playoffs in each of his seven seasons as head coach, including back-to-back trips to the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in 2004 and 2005.
- He broke into coaching in 1998 where as the assistant coach for Montreal’s AHL affiliate in Fredericton.
- Fleming’s entire professional playing career was spent with the Montreal Canadiens organization.
- He played 271 games over seven seasons with Montreal’s AHL affiliate in Fredericton, recording 103 points (38-65-103) and serving 1,035 penalty minutes.
- He played 11 games in the NHL with Montreal, serving 42 penalty minutes in those games.
- His best season as a pro came during the 92-93 campaign when he recorded career bests in goals (9), assists (17), points (26) and penalty minutes (262) with Fredericton.
Articles
- Final Barons MOVEMBER Update
Posted on 12/01/2011 by Josh Evans - Oilers assign five to Oklahoma City
Posted on 09/27/2010 by Josh Evans - Future Barons players on display at Prospect Tournament
Posted on 09/12/2010 by Josh Evans - Oklahoma City to play Texas Stars in Preseason Game
Posted on 08/20/2010 by Josh Evans - OKC Barons video coverage of the coaching announcement July 15
Posted on 07/18/2010 by Edmonton Oilers - Todd Nelson named head coach of the Barons; Gerry Fleming joins staff as assistant coach
Posted on 07/15/2010 by Josh Evans - Buchberger and Smith return to Oilers bench; Nelson to coach in OKC
Posted on 07/15/2010 by Edmonton Oilers
Photos
07/15/2010
Barons assistant coach Gerry Fleming
07/15/2010
Barons coaching staff
07/15/2010
Assistant coach Gerry Fleming interviewed by media
07/15/2010
Barons coaching staff tours renovated locker room
