Bill Peters

Bill Peters is a Canadian ice hockey coach known for his successful coaching career in the NHL, including stints with the Carolina Hurricanes and Calgary Flames. He gained notoriety for leading Canada to a world championship title in 2016 and has a storied background that includes winning the Memorial Cup in junior hockey. However, his career was marred by serious allegations of racism and abusive behavior, particularly after former player Akim Aliu accused him of using racist language during their time together in the AHL. Following these incidents, Peters resigned from his position as head coach of the Flames in November 2019. Recently, he has been appointed as the head coach of the Augsburger Panther, having completed a diversity and inclusion program to address his past actions.