73 years old (Born on December 17, 1951)
Happy Birthday, Ken Hitchcock! Your legendary coaching brilliance – highlighted by capturing the unforgettable Stanley Cup victory in 1999 with the Dallas Stars – inspires hockey fans everywhere. Thank you for teaching us all that defense truly wins championships…and sleepless nights watching triple overtime are well worth it.Each year your wisdom deepens further into NHL folklore (alongside countless classic post-game quotes!). May today and every day remind you of those moments when you coached players to greatness and elevated playoff drama—for better or worse, keeping us on edge till sunrise. Here's hoping your next birthday is as thrilling as Game 6!