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A trip to Lindy Ruff’s hometown reveals origin of Buffalo Sabres coach’s passion and ambition
On the day the Buffalo Sabres’ 10-game winning streak started with a win over the Edmonton Oilers, Shirley Ruff got into her Jeep Grand Cherokee to make the 45-minute drive from her home in Warburg, Alberta, to Leduc.
The Honor Of A Lifetime
Mike Sullivan Humbled To Be Coaching The U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team.
Teal Talk: John McCarthy
Barracuda Head Coach John McCarthy talks with Brodie Brazil about the Cuda season, impactful players, and looking ahead to the rest of the AHL season.
Coach Jon Cooper’s unlikely journey to Olympic men’s hockey reaches its moment of truth
Jon Cooper, the man leading Canada in its quest for hockey gold, is not your typical bench boss. He’s a calculated thinker with an unusual background. And his record of success is uncanny.
Vincent the perfect fit to guide Rocket
Pascal Vincent understood the job before he had even taken it.
It’s Gold Or Bust For Team Canada’s Jon Cooper
Team Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey head coach, Jon Cooper, sits down with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman to discuss what he loves most about winning, Canada’s goaltending heading into the 2026 Winter Games, the team chemistry built at last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, and more.
Zizing ‘Em Up: Cooper soaking in special month between Stadium Series, Olympics
Coach works 1st outdoor game in Tampa before heading to Milan with Canada.
Winning Thoughts: Another team effort, another victory for the Blue Jackets
Thirteen different Jackets notch points, Greaves shines in the third as Columbus keeps the good vibes going in St. Louis.
Cooper plays into Cuban theme with outfit at 2026 Stadium Series
Lightning coach dresses the part at Raymond James Stadium for marquee outdoor event.
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Behind the Boards with Rod Brind’Amour
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 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
Learn more about your favorite NHL coaches and meet those you don’t yet know in the NHLCA’s Behind The Boards feature.
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.
Which Coach Will Capture The Cup?
Highlights from the 2019 NHLCA PwC Canadian Speaker Series
Catch the highlights from the 2019 speaker series in which the NHLCA & PwC Canada hosted a series of events in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Edmonton with our NHL head coaches centered on Leadership, Transformation, and Resilience.