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.
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Four questions with Sabres coach Ralph Krueger ahead of the break
When Ralph Krueger first arrived in Buffalo back in June, he acknowledged he would need to educate himself on how the National Hockey League had changed during his six-year absence.
Blackhawks’ Jeremy Colliton discusses becoming the youngest coach in the NHL
Jeremy Colliton discusses his journey from playing in the NHL to coaching the Chicago Blackhawks, including the initial pain of leaving a dream behind, and the positive feeling that comes with a new opportunity.
Coach of the Decade: Joel Quenneville
Joel Quenneville knew he had a team with a lot of potential when he was named coach of the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 16, 2008. Within two years he would help turn that potential into results, eventually leading the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013 and 2015.
Rest takes priority over practice time in second half of season
Carlyle says keeping players fresh between games, travel can be delicate balance.
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.