Editing Chris Lindstrom (section)

=== Vermont (2009–2013) ===
Lindstrom began his VHL managerial career with [[Vermont (VHF team)|Vermont]], taking over ahead of the 2010 season. In his inaugural season as a head coach, inheriting a team that had finished 12th the season before, Lindstrom guided his squad to a stunning 3rd in the standings, Vermont's first time qualifying since 2000. Lindstrom faced off against the Providence Doves in the semi-finals, eventually losing [2–3] to them. Lindstrom brought Vermont to the quarter-finals the Coupe Balbuzard, where he lost against the Boston Spirits. Excited by his stellar performance, Vermont offered Lindstrom a three-year contract extension.

After setting himself extremely high expectations, Lindstrom's second season in charge of Vermont seemed a disappointment, finishing 8th in the standings and eliminated in the Round of 16 of the Coupe Balbuzard.

Lindstrom only fared slightly better in 2012, improving by one to finish 7th in the league. His Vermont side made it out of the Round of 16 in the Balbuzard, only to be crushed 0–6 by the Newfoundland Sailors.

With the past two seasons' relative mediocrity having deadened the excitement around Lindstrom, the coach once more shocked the VHF by returning Vermont to the qualification spots. Lindstrom brought Vermont to another 3rd place, meeting the Newfoundland Sailors in the semi-finals. Vermont was swept by the Sailors, however Lindstrom had once more caught the eye of many. In the Coupe Balbuzard, Vermont defeated Charlottetown and the Fredericton Stars to make the semi-finals, where they lost to the Acadia Rage.

After his contract had expired, Vermont tried to keep him, however Lindstrom received a number of enticing offers from other teams. He eventually decided to sign with a struggling EH Bas-Canada on a one-year contract. When asked why he chose to leave Vermont after such a successful season, Lindstrom commented that Bas-Canada offered him "a fantastic f***ing deal."