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
Samoskevich’s coaching journey added a new stop in Columbus
The former U.S. national team player and current college hockey assistant was a guest coach at the Blue Jackets’ development camp.
Avalanche Hires Dave Hakstol
Former Jack Adams Finalist To Join Jared Bednar’s Staff.
Dallas Stars appoint Toby Petersen as Texas Stars head coach
Petersen worked the last two seasons with the Colorado Avalanche as skills coach where he worked to enhance and maximize the development of Avalanche and Colorado Eagles players.
Red Wings hire Michael Leighton as goaltending coach
2025 AHL Hall of Fame Inductee spent parts of three seasons as Goaltending Coach with OHL’s Windsor Spitfires.
NHLCA Content Hub
The NHLCA Content Hub is the new online platform where you can access all of the educational content and development resources from the NHL Coaches’ Association, including digital access to past NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinics, webinar recordings from the NHLCA Mentorship Program, and more.
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.