Anaheim Ducks Head Coach Joel Quenneville’s Deep Connection To His Franco-Ontarian Heritage Comes Directly From His Parents, Norman And Gloria Quenneville

Joel expressed his excitement about leading a young Ducks roster that features stars like Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish, Cutter Gauthier, and Olen Zellweger.

June 1, 2026

This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on May 30, 2026

Joel Quenneville’s father, Noram, reportedly died after a brief battle with cancer.

Joel Quenneville, who was named the 12th head coach in Anaheim Ducks history, brought an impressive resume to the role, including 3 Stanley Cups with Chicago and the 2nd-most career wins in NHL history.

In a recent on First Shift, he expressed his excitement about leading a young Ducks roster that features stars like Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish, Cutter Gauthier, and Olen Zellweger.

He praised the team’s goaltending collaboration of veteran John Gibson and Lukas Dostal as a key strength.

Joel Quenneville, who was named the 12th head coach in Anaheim Ducks history, brought an impressive resume to the role, including 3 Stanley Cups with Chicago and the 2nd-most career wins in NHL history.

In a recent on First Shift, he expressed his excitement about leading a young Ducks roster that features stars like Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish, Cutter Gauthier, and Olen Zellweger.

He praised the team’s goaltending collaboration of veteran John Gibson and Lukas Dostal as a key strength.

While talking about last season’s strides, he identified special teams as a significant area for improvement and planned to bring in staff to bolster power play and penalty-kill performance.

Joel Quenneville Was The Third Of Five Children Born To His Parents, Norman And Gloria Quenneville

Born on September 15, 1958, Joel Quenneville was raised by his father, Norman, and his mother, Gloria Quenneville.

He is the third of five children born to his parents. His four siblings have stayed away from the media spotlight.

His parents had also stayed out of the media spotlight, so little information is known about their personal lives.

As per the , Joel’s father, Norman, was born to Camille Alfred Laurent Quenneville and Marie Lappan on September 18, 1932, in Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada.

Camille was born on September 9, 1896, and married on September 23, 1919. Sadly, he died on March 21, 1965, while his wife, Marie, died in 1975.

Norman was the brother of John Quenneville’s grandfather, Gerard.

Tragically, Norman passed away on September 29, 1997, at 65, in Ontario due to cancer. His remains were buried in Heavenly Rest Catholic Cemetery, Windsor.

Following Norman’s death, Joel started living with his mother, Gloria Quenneville.

She supported Joel in achieving his dream of becoming an ice hockey coach.

Head Coach Joel Quenneville’s Family Belongs To Franco-Ontarian Heritage

According to the reports, Joel and his parents were of Franco-Ontarian heritage.

He grew up in a bilingual environment influenced by French-Canadian culture.

Joel’s surname and roots which is shared by many in southwestern Ontario, particularly those of Quebecois descent who have settled in the area for generations.

While not widely publicized, his Franco-Ontarian background contributes to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity represented in Canadian hockey.

Joel has in Canada and the United States. On May 24, 2011, he passed the USCIS naturalization test, becoming a United States citizen.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Joel Quenneville is married to Elizabeth, a native of Connecticut whom he met during his stint with the Hartford Whalers. They reside in Hinsdale, Illinois, with their three children: a son, Dylan, and two daughters, Lily and Anna.
• Joel served as the head coach of the St. Louis Blues from 1996 to 2004, the Colorado Avalanche from 2005 to 2008, and the Florida Panthers from 2019 to 2026.
• He has also served as a player and assistant coach of St. John’s, head coach of the AHL’s Springfield Indians, and assistant coach of the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche.

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