Blue Jackets GM, Ward, Green host coaches clinic as part of Global Series
Kekalainen returns to Finnish roots to share tips, philosophies.
After stint in Calgary, Ward embracing new role with Ducks
When Anaheim Ducks head coach Dallas Eakins was looking to add to his staff over the off-season, one of his main requirements was that the new hire have NHL head coaching experience.
Ducks Name Ward, Stothers as Assistant Coaches
Ward was the Head Coach of the Calgary Flames from 2019-21, while Stothers most recently won a gold medal as an Assistant Coach for Canada at the 2021 U-18 World Championship
Ward anticipates reunion with ‘really good mentor’ Julien
On the August 2020 night when Claude Julien had a frightening health incident that forced him to leave the NHL bubble in Toronto, he received many texts and calls from friends and family asking about his well-being.
OHL Footprint: Coaches in the NHL
Last week we took a look at the 10 NHL captains with Ontario Hockey League origins. This week, we turn our attention behind the bench where eleven NHL coaches have OHL roots.
Flames remove interim tag and name Geoff Ward head coach
CALGARY — Geoff Ward made his NHL head coaching debut, finished his first season and will start his second all in unusual circumstances.
Geoff Ward’s ‘extremely proud’ mentor taking special interest in Flames series
Outside, parked in its usual spot, is his Chevy Tahoe. The licence plate, appropriately enough, reads: OUR COACH.
NHLCA Mentorship Program
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RADIO: Sportsnet Hockey Central Head Coaches Interviews
Sportsnet Hockey Central have spent time over the last few weeks speaking with many of our head coaches during the paused NHL season. Take a listen.
Q&A: Flames interim coach Geoff Ward on priorities during pause, his future and saluting COVID-19 front-liners
The Saddledome remains silent. But since Flames interim head coach Geoff Ward and his family moved from the southwest suburbs into Calgary’s downtown core just a week ago, the 57-year-old bench boss has been enjoying the roar of the crowd.
Flames interim coach Ward cherishes memories, lessons from stint in Boston
Calgary Flames head coach Geoff Ward won a Stanley Cup as a member of the Boston Bruins coaching staff back in 2011.
Flames’ Ward preaches importance of emotional balance
Geoff Ward can remember every single slight — real or perceived — the Boston Bruins felt from the Vancouver Canucks during the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals. Ward was an assistant coach with the Bruins back then and can list off all the things the Canucks did that provided bulletin board material to get his team motivated.
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