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
Lowry Named Assistant Coach
Former Winnipeg interim head coach joins with deep experience as NHL assistant, WHL head coach and 19 years as an NHL player, including one expansion-team season.
Jay Woodcroft is the right man at the right time in Edmonton
By Allan Mitchell (The Athletic) On the day Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft flew to California to introduce himself as head coach of the AHL Bakersfield Condors, the minor league system had some issues. The organization had few bona fide prospects landing in...
SAN DIEGO GULLS NAME JASON CLARKE AND KRIS SPARRE ASSISTANT COACHES
The San Diego Gulls announced today that the American Hockey League (AHL) club has named Jason Clarke and Kris Sparre as assistant coaches.
Ryan McGill Named Assistant Coach
Joins Andrew Brunette, Chris Taylor and Dave Rogalski on Lindy Ruff’s 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.