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
MacTavish joins Blues as assistant coach
St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has named former Blue Craig MacTavish as assistant coach.
Red Wings name Derek Lalonde Head Coach
Lalonde joins Detroit after winning two Stanley Cups as assistant coach with Tampa Bay Lightning.
Capitals Promote Emily Engel-Natzke to Video Coordinator
Engel-Natzke becomes the first full-time female coach in franchise history
Vegas Golden Knights Announce Hockey Operations Staffing Updates
Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announces updates to the franchise’s hockey operations staff.
NHLCA Programs
One of our primary objectives is to help in the development of all hockey coaches from the youth level up to the highest levels of hockey. Together with our NHL coaches, we are committed to supporting coaches in their initiatives of guiding, motivating, and inspiring players of all ages.
Explore our current programs:
NHLCA Mentorship Program
NHLCA Female Coaches Development Program
NHLCA BIPOC Coaches Program
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 32 teams in the National Hockey League.