Islanders' Star Forward and Head Coach Share Olympic Roots. A fascinating connection between New York Islanders forward Ivan Horvat and head coach Rick DeBoer has come to light, dating back to the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. Horvat, a Croatian hockey player, represented his country in the Olympics, while DeBoer, an American coach, was an assistant coach for the US men's ice hockey team. Little did they know at the time, their paths would cross nearly two decades later in the NHL. As Horvat continues to make a name for himself on the ice, his Olympic connection to DeBoer adds a unique layer to the Islanders' 2023-24 season.
Horvat and DeBoer’s Olympic Connection | New York Islanders NHL.com
