Glen Gulutzan

Head Coach

Glen Gulutzan – Bio pronounced (Gull-it-zen) Texas Stars Head Coach Gulutzan enters his first season as Head Coach of the Texas Stars after a prominent run with the Las Vegas Wranglers the past six seasons. The 37 year old had tremendous success in Las Vegas, compiling a record of 254-124-55 for a .650 winning percentage, including 100+ points in three consecutive seasons (2005-2008) – a first for any team in the 21-year history of the ECHL. Gulutzan took the Wranglers to the Kelly Cup Finals in 2008 and to the Conference Finals in 2009. The Wranglers qualified for the playoffs in five of six seasons with Gulutzan at the helm, including their expansion season (2003-04) when the team went 43-22-7 for 93 points. In 2005-06, Gulutzan was recognized was the ECHL Coach of the Year. In addition, he was selected to coach in the ECHL All-Star Game three times, tying the league record for most appearances by a coach. After playing in Europe for his first two pro seasons, Gulutzan played for the Fresno Falcons of the West Coast Hockey League. In 1996-97, he set a team record with 80 assists and 110 points in 60 games for the Falcons. Gulutzan spent a total of six seasons with Fresno, including the last four as player/assistant coach from 1999-2003. A native of Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Gulutzan also played in the International Hockey League with Utah and Las Vegas. He also played professionally in Finland and Sweden. Gulutzan and his wife Nicole have four children: Emma, Brielle, Landen and Grace.