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Net Gain: Holding Goalies to High Standards
New Kraken goalie coach Colin Zulianello will work with familiar faces as he steps into his first NHL role. He proved a major force in the development of Joey Daccord and Nikke Kokko.
Greg Cronin Named Iowa Wild Head Coach
Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin and Iowa Wild General Manager Matt Hendricks today announced the hiring of Greg Cronin as the Head Coach of the Iowa Wild, the team’s primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Rocky Thompson Named Bridgeport Islanders Head Coach
The Islanders announced that Rocky Thompson has been named Head Coach of the Bridgeport Islanders.
NHLCA Brings Negotiation Training to the Forefront
Put aside the X’s & O’s — this year’s NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic added a new kind of play to the board. In a dynamic workshop that traded whistles for real-world role-play, coaches got hands-on training in negotiation, learning how to advocate for themselves, navigate high-stakes conversations, and strengthen their leadership toolkit on and off the ice.
Abbotsford Canucks Claim First-ever Calder Cup Championship
Abbotsford, this one’s for you! For the first time in franchise history, the Abbotsford Canucks have won the Calder Cup!
Steve Spott Added to Boston Bruins Coaching Staff
Spott, 57, has spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach for the Dallas Stars.
Flyers add Todd Reirden; Dylan Crawford as Assistant Coaches
Reirden and Crawford join Jaroslav Svejkovsky and Jay Varady as assistant coaches on head coach Rick Tocchet’s staff.
Kraken Coaching Room Complete
Head coach Lane Lambert reinforces his coaching staff with three hires: Aaron Schneekloth, Chris Taylor and Colin Zulianello, all high performers and all trusted to help build perennial contender.
Mentors Matter to Lambert
Kraken coach appreciates opportunity, grateful for hockey mentors from whom he has gleaned lessons way beyond on-ice tactics to build trust, be genuine and discern different values players bring
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Behind the Boards with Doug Houda
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Behind the Boards with Rod Brind’Amour
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Behind The Boards with Claude Julien
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 Manny Malhotra
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2019 NHLCA Celebrity Golf Classic
The 2019 NHLCA Celebrity Golf Classic was hosted at Marine Drive Golf Club in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. Over 140 golfers including 30 NHL coaches joined us for a fun day of golf while helping to support the Cancuks for Kids Fund!
2019 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic
The 2019 NHLCA Global Coaches Clinic was attended by over 400 youth, amateur, junior, college and professional coaches, as well as over 100 NHL coaches. Hosted on the eve of the NHL Draft™, this annual event is an amazing opportunity for NHL coaches to give back to the community by sharing their knowledge and expertise.
2019 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic – Event Album
The 2019 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic took place on the eve of the 2019 NHL Draft™ in Vancouver, Canada. Over 500 coaches came from across North America and Europe to learn from the NHL’s top coaches.
2019 NHLCA Celebrity Golf Classic – Event Album
The 2019 NHLCA Celebrity Golf Classic was hosted at Marine Drive Golf Club in beautiful Vancouver, BC. Thirty NHL coaches joined over 100 golfers for an unforgettable day on the course, presented by Golf Town and Air Canada.