MONTREAL – Jamie Kompon, a former captain and coach of the McGill University men's hockey team, has added another illustrious chapter to his hockey résumé. The 58-year-old native of Thunder Bay, Ont., will have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup for a fourth time after helping guide the Florida Panthers to their second straight National Hockey League championship.
 
Kompon is one of two McGill graduates who contributed to Florida's back-to-back Cup victories. He was joined by Ken Morin (BA '09), Florida's Western Canada scout, who also earned a championship ring in 2024. Another McGill grad was working the Cup final as a broadcast anchor: David Amber (BA '93), was part of the Hockey Night in Canada crew on Sportsnet TV.

An assistant coach with Florida, Kompon played a key role on the bench alongside head coach Paul Maurice as the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla., to clinch the best-of-seven series final in six games. It marked the franchise's second consecutive Cup win, following their 2024 triumph.
 
Kompon joins an exclusive group of McGillians to have hoisted hockey's most coveted trophy. He becomes one of just three former McGill players to win the Cup on four or more occasions, trailing only Hockey Hall of Famers Lester Patrick (six times) and Billy Gilmour (five), both of whom starred in the university ranks in the early 20th century. In total, 17 McGill hockey alumni have combined to win the Cup 38 times.
 
This year's victory adds to Kompon's previous championships with Florida (2024), Chicago (2013) and Los Angeles (2012), all as an assistant coach. He now ranks among the most decorated coaching alumni in McGill Athletics history. Only three coaches, all of them head coaches, have won the Cup on more occasions than Kompon: Scotty Bowman (9 times), Toe Blake (8) and Hap Day (5).
 
"Jamie's continued success at the NHL level is a source of immense pride for our program," said David Urquhart, head coach of the McGill Redbirds. "He's an ambassador for our university and a shining example of what hard work and perseverance can accomplish."
 
A graduate of McGill's physical education program in 1989, Kompon served as team captain during his playing days on campus. A defenceman, he tallied 84 points in 135 career games at McGill before moving on to a brief stint in professional hockey. He returned to his alma mater to serve as an assistant coach from 1989 to 1994, including one season as co-head coach with Martin Raymond, while also working as a strength and conditioning coordinator for McGill Athletics.
 
Kompon's coaching career has spanned more than three decades and includes stops in both the NHL and AHL. Prior to joining the Panthers, he served on NHL coaching staffs in Winnipeg, Los Angeles, Chicago and St. Louis, while also holding roles in player development and video analysis. Known for his tactical acumen and work ethic, he has earned a reputation as a trusted lieutenant behind the bench.
 
A proud alumnus, Kompon continues to serve as an inspiration for aspiring student-athletes at McGill. His latest achievement further cements his legacy as one of the University's most successful sporting exports.
 
"Whether as a player, coach or mentor, both Jamie and Ken exemplify the values we hold dear at McGill — leadership, integrity and excellence," added Urquhart. "They both continue to make our program better by sharing their expertise with our coaching staff and players. We congratulate them on another remarkable milestone in their respective careers."

The aforementioned Morin, a 40-year-old native of St. Prosper, Que., patrolled the McGill blueline from 2005 to 2009, scoring 13 goals and 69 career points in 159 contests overall, before graduating with an Arts degree in industrial relations. He served as captain in his senior year and won the Bobby Bell trophy as team MVP. He received the 2009 Richard Pound Trophy, presented to a graduating male athlete for proficiency and leadership in athletics and also was the recipient of a Gretta Chambers Award for demonstrating leadership qualities while contributing to the advancement of alumni activities in a volunteer capacity.

Former McGill hockey players who have won the Stanley Cup

(17 individuals have combined for 38 Cup victories)
 

NAME	CUP VICTORY YEARS	Cups Won
Shirley Davidson	(TWICE: 1895, 1896)	2
C. Graham Drinkwater	(THREE TIMES: 1895, 1896, 1898)	3
Percival Molson	(ONCE: 1896)	1
Harry J. Trihey	(TWICE: 1899, 1900)	2
Arthur F. Farrell	(TWICE: 1899, 1900)	2
Fred Scanlan	(TWICE: 1899, 1900)	2
Jack P. Brannen	(TWICE: 1899, 1900)	2
H.L. "Billy" Gilmour	(FIVE TIMES: 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1909)	5
Tommy Phillips	(TWICE: 1903, 1907)	2
*Lester Patrick	(SIX TIMES: 1906, 1907 as a player; 1925, 1928*, 1933 & 1940 as a coach)	6
Walter Smaill	(ONCE: 1908)	1
Frank Patrick	(ONCE: 1915; as a player-coach)	1
Sam Rothschild	(ONCE: 1926)	1
Russ Blinco	(ONCE: 1935)	1
Mike Babcock	(ONCE: 2008; as a head coach)	1
Jamie Kompon	(FOUR  TIMES: 2012, 2013, 2024, 2025; as an asst.coach)	4
Mathieu Darche	(TWICE: 2020; as dir. of hockey ops / 2021 as asst. GM)	2
17 INDIVIDUALS	TOTAL CUPS COMBINED:	38
* also played one playoff game as a goalie this season

SOURCE:
Earl Zukerman
Communications Officer
Athletics & Recreation
McGill University
514-983-7012 (cell)
earl.zukerman@mcgill.ca