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
Bruins Announce Participants of the D&I Scouting Mentorship Program
Eight participants have been selected for the program, which will run from September ’22 to May of ’23.
Stars still ‘a work in progress’ after exhibition opener
Shutout defeat to St. Louis shows DeBoer’s style of play will take more time to implement this preseason.
New faces ready to lead AHL clubs
It is one of the most important roles in any National Hockey League organization.
Martin St. Louis loving his job as head coach of Canadiens
Hall of Fame player still remembers his first training camp as an invite by Ottawa Senators and is still using lessons learned from that.
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.