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Joel Ward named head coach of Henderson Silver Knights
Ward becomes third head coach in franchise history.
Utah Continues Coaching Internship Program
The Mammoth will have two guest coaches at this year’s development camp.
Ward to lead Henderson, becomes 2nd Black coach in AHL history
Former NHL forward, Golden Knights assistant for past 3 seasons, rejoins Vegas affiliate.
Get to Know: Adam Foote
Learn more about Utah’s newest assistant coach.
Inside the 2026 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic: Why the Best Coaches Never Stop Learning
At the 2026 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic, presented by Catapult, more than 700 coaches gathered virtually and in Pittsburgh over two weeks in June for professional development, networking, and collaboration.
Oilers add D.J. Smith as Associate Coach
The 49-year-old rejoins Mike Babcock behind the bench in Edmonton after starting his coaching career under him in Toronto in 2015; most recently served as interim head coach of Los Angeles last season.
Oilers name Mike Babcock as Head Coach
The 63-year-old becomes the 19th head coach in franchise history after assembling a 700-418-183 coaching record over parts of 17 NHL seasons, including a Stanley Cup in 2008 with Detroit.
Devils Announce NHLCA Program Members to Join 2026 Development Camp
Kelly Nash, head coach for Long Island University women’s hockey and Dennis Ruppe, manager of Hockey Operations for Hockey in New Jersey join devils as part of program.
Coaching Staff to Return on Multi-Year Extensions
The Edmonton Oilers announced today that head coach Colin Chaulk, associate coach Keith McCambridge, assistant coach Adam Krug, and goaltending coach Kelly Guard have all signed multi-year extensions to remain in their respective positions on the Bakersfield Condors coaching staff.
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NHL Coaches Clinic in Prague
Sharks coach David Quinn and NHL guest coach Geoff Ward visit 250 coaches aiming to learn more about coaching the game.
NHL Coaches Clinic event in Bern
Before the NHL Global Series Challenge, the NHL Coaches Association hosted a coaching clinic for local Swiss hockey coaches.
2022 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic
Delta Hotel, Montreal, Canada
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2022 NHLCA Celebrity Golf Classic
The 2022 NHLCA Celebrity Golf Classic was hosted at Kanawaki Golf Club in beautiful Montreal, Canada. Over 140 golfers including 30 NHL coaches joined us for a fun day of golf while helping to support the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation!
2022 NHL Coaches’ Association Celebrity Golf Classic – Event Album
The 2022 NHLCA Celebrity Golf Classic took place on July 6 in Montreal, Canada. Hosted at The Kanawaki Golf Club, 26 fivesomes took part in a great day on links.
2022 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic – Event Album
The 2022 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic took place on the eve of the 2022 NHL Draft™ in Montreal, Canada. Over 400 coaches came from across North America and Europe to learn from the NHL’s top coaches.
NHL Bound
NHL Bound’ follows Duante’ Abercrombie and Nathaniel Brooks, two Black hockey coaches chasing their dream to work in the NHL. It chronicles their participation in the Arizona Coyotes’ first-ever coaching internship program, dedicated to creating a deeper pool of diverse talent. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the Coyotes’ management and coaching staff operations as well as Abercrombie and Brooks’ personal dedication, sacrifices, and passion for shattering stereotypes and earning their place behind an NHL bench. Both Duante’ and Nathaniel are members of the NHLCA BIPOC Coaches Program.
Behind the Boards with Andrew Allen
Learn more about your favorite NHL coaches and meet those you don’t yet know in the NHLCA’s Behind The Boards feature.
Behind the Boards with Marty Wilford
Learn more about your favorite NHL coaches and meet those you don’t yet know in the NHLCA’s Behind The Boards feature.