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Golden Knights Announce Mark Letestu as Assistant Coach
Letestu guided the Colorado Eagles to the AHL’s Western Conference Final this past season.
LA Kings Announce Coaching Staff Additions
The LA Kings have named Phil Housley Associate Head Coach, and Chris Hajt and Ray Whitney as Assistant Coaches. The three will join Assistant Coach Derik Johnson and Goaltending Coach Mike Buckley to complete Peter Laviolette’s coaching staff.
Trent Vogelhuber joins Blue Jackets as assistant coach, Nick Bootland to take over in Cleveland
A native of Dublin, Ohio, Vogelhuber spent the past four seasons as head coach of the Monsters, leading the squad to three playoff appearances.
Nick Bootland hired as eighth head coach in Cleveland Monsters history
The Cleveland Monsters announced Tuesday that Nick Bootland, assistant coach for the AHL’s Hershey Bears for the past four seasons, has been hired by Columbus as the eighth head coach in Monsters franchise history.
Stu Bickel Named Iowa Wild Head Coach
Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin and Iowa Wild General Manager Matt Hendricks today announced the hiring of Stu Bickel as the Head Coach of the Iowa Wild, the team’s primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Joel Ward named head coach of Henderson Silver Knights
Ward becomes third head coach in franchise history.
2026 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic
The NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic, hosted annually by the NHL Coaches’ Association, offers a platform for NHL coaches to share their knowledge and expertise with the broader coaching community. The clinic focuses on educating coaches about strategies and techniques used at the highest levels of hockey, while ensuring the content is applicable to all age groups and skill levels. This approach ensures that every attending coach gains valuable insights to enhance their own growth and contribute to the development of their players.
IN PERSON
JUNE 12 & 13, 2026 | PITTSBURGH, PA
VIRTUAL
JUNE 4-6, 2026
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NHLCA Content Hub
The NHLCA Content Hub is the online platform where coaches can access a comprehensive collection of educational content and professional development resources from the NHL Coaches’ Association. The Content Hub features digital access to past NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinics, webinar recordings from the NHLCA Mentorship Program, and an extensive library of over 700 drills designed by NHL coaches for all age groups. It also includes exclusive interviews, presentations, and learning materials to help coaches at every level continue to grow and develop their craft.