Spencer Carbery, head coach of the Washington Capitals, was awarded the 2024-25 Jack Adams Award, recognizing his significant contribution to the team's success. In his second season, he led the Capitals to a formidable 51-22-9 record, securing first place in the Eastern Conference. The emotional announcement took place during what Carbery thought was a standard interview, where he was surprised alongside family members. This recognition marks him as the first coach to win this honor across ECHL, AHL, and NHL, further cementing his impressive coaching legacy.
Carbery led the Capitals to a 51-22-9 record this season, finishing first in the Eastern Conference in his second season as Washington's coach.
If that weren't emotional enough, extended family members from throughout the U.S. and Canada also were there to share in the moment.
He becomes the fourth coach in franchise history to win the award, joining Bryan Murray, Bruce Boudreau, and Barry Trotz.
Carbery is also the first person recognized as coach of the year in the ECHL, AHL, and NHL.
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