| Jerome Bechard | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 30, 1969 Regina, SK, CAN |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) |
| Position | Left Wing |
| Shot | Left |
| Played for | AHL New Haven Nighthawks ECHL Birmingham Bulls Columbus Cottonmouths IHL Phoenix Roadrunners Cincinnati Cyclones CHL Columbus Cottonmouths SPHL Columbus Cottonmouths Other Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| NHL Draft | 6th round (115th overall), 1989 Hartford Whalers |
| Playing career | 1990–2007 |
Jerome Bechard (born 30 March 1969) is a retired professional ice hockey left wing and the long-time current head coach of the Columbus Cottonmouths in SPHL. Bechard was selected in the 6th round (115th overall) in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Hartford Whalers.[1]
After playing in the minor leagues for 13 years, Bechard turned to coaching where he enjoyed immediate success, winning the SPHL Championship (The President’s Cup) with the Columbus Cottonmouths in the 2004–05 Southern Professional Hockey League season - his first year as head coach.[2]