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
The Maple Leafs under Sheldon Keefe have succeeded because of their defence
Ever since he was introduced as the next Maple Leafs head coach in November 2019, Sheldon Keefe has sought to improve his club’s defensive play in all three zones, while keeping pace with the organization’s goal to control the puck as much as possible.
Ducharme earns 1st NHL victory as Habs subdue Sens to halt 5-game losing skid
Dominique Ducharme didn’t have time to reflect on his first home game in charge of the Montreal Canadiens as he drove to the Bell Centre on Tuesday afternoon.
SIMMONS: Maple Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe quickly establishing himself as elite NHL coach
There is very little of Pat Burns in Sheldon Keefe.
He doesn’t bark much, he doesn’t make the nightly news very often, he doesn’t have the kind of cop-like presence and arrogance that commands both fear and respect. He doesn’t have anything like that movie-character “Get-out-of-my-way” walk that Burns had.
Rick Tocchet would trade one of his Penguins rings to win with Flyers
Tocchet would trade one of his Penguins rings to win with Flyers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
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.