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
Panthers coach Paul Maurice Q&A: On the moment the players took over, Matthew Tkachuk, more
Paul Maurice is self-deprecating about his ripe age of 56 and how he’s been around “forever.”
Canada rallies to win gold
Canada overcame 1-0 and 2-1 deficits to claim their second gold medal in three years with a 5-2 win over Germany.
Meet hockey’s Ted Lasso: new San Diego Gulls coach Matt McIlvane
The 37-year-old newly hired coach for the Ducks’ top minor-league team is considered a rising star in the industry.
Cassidy talks chance at Cup Final with Golden Knights in Q&A with NHL.com
Coach 1 win from returning to championship round after losing with Bruins in 2019.
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.