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Head Coach Agrees To Terms On A Four-Year Contract Extension
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today the team has agreed to terms with head coach Jared Bednar on a four-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season.
Manny Malhotra prepares for new challenge behind Canucks bench
Malhotra doesn’t remember much about his first game as an NHL player, and said he isn’t especially nervous about his first game as an NHL head coach.
Seattle Torrent’s Christine Bumstead Takes Opportunity To Teach And Learn At Checkers Camp
Along with some new hires and the Savannah Ghost Pirates staff was Christine Bumstead – the head coach of the PWHL’s Seattle Torrent who lent her skills and experience to the group while standing as a proud example to girls and women in the hockey world.
Barry Trotz to Become Sixth Preds Golden Hall Member
Preds Golden Hall Chairman David Poile announced today that Nashville Predators advisor and former head coach and general manager Barry Trotz will be inducted into the Preds Golden Hall as the sole member of the Class of 2026.
How St. Louis’ focus on process is driving Canadiens toward contention
We told Martin St. Louis to picture hoisting the Stanley Cup back overhead and asked him what it would mean to him to do it just five years after leaving the bench of his son’s bantam team for the one at the Bell Centre.
Kinnear Heads Into 10th Year At The Helm Ready To Teach, Build Off Early Playoff Exit
Geordie Kinnear hit the ice this week with his Checkers squad in preparation for another season.
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.
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The NHLCA Content Hub is the online platform where coaches can access a comprehensive collection of educational content and professional development resources from the NHL Coaches’ Association. The Content Hub features digital access to past NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinics, webinar recordings from the NHLCA Mentorship Program, and an extensive library of over 700 drills designed by NHL coaches for all age groups. It also includes exclusive interviews, presentations, and learning materials to help coaches at every level continue to grow and develop their craft.