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
Hands-off approach pays dividends for Dean Evason and Wild coaching staff
Players are the most important figures, the coach said, and are sometimes best left to address issues among themselves.
Time for the Wild to reward Dean Evason and the coaching staff
It was Tuesday night, and the Wild came out of the gate slow against the Arizona Coyotes.
Oilers coach excited to see how Kraken built on foundation he helped lay
Tippett was senior adviser at start of Seattle franchise before leaving for Edmonton
‘I got that feeling again’: Flames’ Sutter recalls key moment in return to coaching
Thursday’s big storyline was Darryl Sutter’s return to Staples Center, and understandably so. During his stint as skipper in Los Angeles, Sutter led the Kings to a pair of Stanley Cup parades. Now the head coach of the Calgary Flames, this was his first trip back on the rival bench.
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.