2006-present
Assistant Coach - Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Director, Hockey Operations - LA Jr. Kings
General Manager - LA Jr. Kings Midget AAA18U

2005-2006
Director, Hockey Operations - LA Jr. Kings
Head Coach - LA Jr Kings Midget AAA18U
* USA Hockey - Quarter Finalist
* Pacific District -

2004-2005
Coach's Assistant - Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Head Coach - LA Jr. Kings Midget AAA16U
* Pacific District Runner-up

2003-2004
Coach's Assistant - Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Head Coach - Jr. Kings Midget AA16U
* SWYHL Champions

Nelson Emerson graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Sports Marketing.

The 4 yr letterman was a two time All-American, 3 time CCHA all-star, and finished as the Bowling Green and CCHA all time leading scorer.

His point total of 294 ranks 6th in the history of the NCAA.

During his collegiate career Emerson played in 4 NCAA tournaments, and became the first player nominated 3 times for the Hobey Baker Award (Hockey’s Heisman equivalent).

After college Emerson began his NHL career with the St Louis Blues. Playing 13 NHL seasons with stops in 7 different organizations Emerson finished his career in Southern California with the KINGS.

A five time 20 goal scorer Emerson finished his career with 195 goals and 488 pts in 771 NHL games.

During his 13 yr NHL career Emerson played for 12 different NHL coaches.

Quickly after his playing days were over the Los Angeles Kings added Emerson to their coaching staff as a Coaching Assistant. He assisted Andy Murray and his staff in player evaluation and tactical development.

A Waterford Ontario native Emerson has been involved with the Norfolk Pros’s charity foundation for the last 20 yrs. The program has raised over 500,000.00 dollars for Emerson’s small town community.

Emerson, his wife June and their 4 children make their home in Manhattan Beach, CA

HOCKEY CAREER

1985 NHL Entry Draft
Selected by St. Louis Blues round 3 #44 overall

1986-87 Bowling Green State NCAA
1987-88 Bowling Green State NCAA
1988-89 Bowling Green State NCAA
1989-90 Bowling Green State NCAA
1989-90 Peoria Rivermen IHL
1990-91 Peoria Rivermen IHL
1990-91 St. Louis Blues NHL
1991-92 St. Louis Blues NHL
1992-93 St. Louis Blues NHL
1993-94 Winnipeg Jets NHL
1994-95 Winnipeg Jets NHL
1995-96 Hartford Whalers NHL
1996-97 Hartford Whalers NHL
1997-98 Carolina Hurricanes NHL
1998-99 Carolina Hurricanes NHL
1998-99 Chicago Blackhawks NHL
1998-99 Ottawa Senators NHL
1999-00 Atlanta Thrashers NHL
1999-00 Los Angeles Kings NHL
2000-01 Los Angeles Kings NHL
2001-02 Los Angeles Kings NHL