Bowman became the 22nd Head Coach in Detroit history June the 15th, 1993, signing a two-year deal; and on June 24, 1994, he added the title of Director of Player Personnel. Bowman has coached teams to six Stanley Cup championships and is bidding to become the first coach to win the Cup with three different teams. On December 29, 1995, at Dallas, he set a new National Hockey League record for most games coached with 1,607, surpassing Al Arbor. He is the only coach to register 1,000 victories overall in the regular season and play-offs.
