2025 Coach/Official Inductee - Chris Bergeron

Chris Bergeron, and his family, moved to Wallaceburg in the summer of 1984. His local hockey journey began with Wallaceburg youth hockey coached by Dale Irwin, and continued with the Jr. C Lakers coached by Gus Lalonde, then on to the Chatham MicMacs.

Bergeron then took his talents to NCAA Division 1 hockey at Miami University (Ohio), where he played from 1989 to 1993, becoming one of the program’s all-time greats. At Miami, Bergeron recorded 120 career points and earned All-CCHA Honorable Mention honours. In his

senior year, he helped guide the RedHawks to their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance. As a two-time captain, his leadership and skill laid the groundwork for the program’s rise on the national stage. Following his collegiate career, Bergeron embarked on a seven-year professional career in minor leagues across North America. He played 424 games, amassing 483 points (201 goals, 282 assists). A two-time league champion, Bergeron hoisted the Riley Cup in 1994 and the Ray Miron President’s Cup in 1998. He was also a multiple-time all-star.

After retiring as a player, Bergeron transitioned into coaching, where he has excelled at every level. He began as an assistant coach at Miami University in 2000, helping the program reach unprecedented heights. During his tenure, the RedHawks earned eight 20-win seasons, six NCAA Tournament appearances, and back-to-back Frozen Four berths in 2009 and 2010. His work was recognized when he and his staff were named the American Hockey Coaches Association National Coaching Staff of the Year in 2010.