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
Rick Bowness officially Stars’ head coach, has his best shot to win Stanley Cup
When Rick Bowness was asked to take the reins for the Dallas Stars 11 months ago, nobody was happy with the circumstances — the team’s previous head coach, Jim Montgomery, had been abruptly let go.
McFarland on coaching top talents, learning from Leafs development approach
Paul McFarland only spent one season as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it was longer and crazier than any National Hockey League season in recent memory.
The NHL Coaches’ Association is opening the door for coaches of colour, like Nathaniel Brooks
Nathaniel Brooks already owns an impressive coaching resumé in hockey.
Bruce Cassidy, a U.S. citizen just in time, cherishes his chance to vote
On the morning of Oct. 22, I asked Bruce Cassidy how it would feel to vote for the first time as an American citizen.
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 31 teams in the National Hockey League.