Meet the Coaches
With millions of hockey fans throughout North America and the world, NHL coaches are the leaders who help bring the game to life. Integral to the game of hockey, NHL coaches are revered around the world for their leadership, perseverance, and ability to deliver results.
Meet the 200+ NHL coaches that form the NHL Coaches’ Association.
Latest News
Flames interim coach Ward cherishes memories, lessons from stint in Boston
Calgary Flames head coach Geoff Ward won a Stanley Cup as a member of the Boston Bruins coaching staff back in 2011.
Five Questions with Dean Evason
Wild coach talks about preparations for first NHL job, getting team into playoffs.
How Stu Barnes went from Stars assistant to one of Seattle hockey’s first scouts
The former Dallas assistant coach has watched each Stars home game this season and makes frequent trips to watch AHL games in Cedar Park as a scout for the NHL’s 32nd franchise in Seattle. Barnes isn’t filing reports on trade targets or worrying about how the Stars or Coyotes will match up with his team. This is a long-game gig as Seattle starts to build intel for the 2021 NHL expansion draft.
Canucks set up well for strong run at Stanley Cup
Rob Zettler says trade for Toffoli shows Vancouver taking all-in approach.
Featured Media
2019 NHLCA Celebrity Golf Classic
The 2019 NHLCA Celebrity Golf Classic was hosted at Marine Drive Golf Club in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. Over 140 golfers including 30 NHL coaches joined us for a fun day of golf while helping to support the Cancuks for Kids Fund!
2019 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic
The 2019 NHLCA Global Coaches Clinic was attended by over 400 youth, amateur, junior, college and professional coaches, as well as over 100 NHL coaches. Hosted on the eve of the NHL Draft™, this annual event is an amazing opportunity for NHL coaches to give back to the community by sharing their knowledge and expertise.
About the NHLCA
The NHL Coaches’ Association is a professional organization that provides support and assistance to the head, associate, assistant, goalie, and video coaches of all 31 teams in the National Hockey League.