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Bowness puts focus on fun in early going with Blue Jackets

Bowness puts focus on fun in early going with Blue Jackets

January 19, 2026 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

The longtime NHL coach doesn’t want his team to lose sight of a critical component to the game.

For Bowness, building relationships will be key to CBJ success

For Bowness, building relationships will be key to CBJ success

January 14, 2026 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

The experienced coach is excited to be back behind a bench as he tries to lead the Blue Jackets to a rebound.

What to know about Rick Bowness taking over as Blue Jackets head coach

What to know about Rick Bowness taking over as Blue Jackets head coach

January 13, 2026 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Hired Monday, the veteran mentor takes over at midseason as Columbus tries to get its season back on track.

Blue Jackets part ways with head coach Dean Evason, assistant coach Steve McCarthy, name Rick Bowness head coach

Blue Jackets part ways with head coach Dean Evason, assistant coach Steve McCarthy, name Rick Bowness head coach

January 12, 2026 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Bowness most recently served as the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets from 2022-24, leading the club to back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Jets head coach Rick Bowness announces his retirement

Jets head coach Rick Bowness announces his retirement

May 6, 2024 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness today announced his retirement from coaching after 38 seasons in the NHL.

Bowness retires from NHL after 40 years of coaching

Bowness retires from NHL after 40 years of coaching

May 6, 2024 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

69-year-old named Jack Adams Award finalist for 1st time after guiding Jets to 2nd in Central Division.

Bowness built NHL success, longevity on being ‘authentic’

Bowness built NHL success, longevity on being ‘authentic’

May 6, 2024 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Jack Adams Award finalist retires from Jets after 40 years coaching in League.

Bowness, Brunette, Tocchet named Jack Adams finalists

Bowness, Brunette, Tocchet named Jack Adams finalists

May 3, 2024 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Jets, Predators, Canucks coaches up for award given to top coach.

Push with a purpose: Relentless Rick Bowness never satisfied and it’s working for Jets

Push with a purpose: Relentless Rick Bowness never satisfied and it’s working for Jets

April 16, 2024 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Players say Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness is blunt as a hammer in pointing out mistakes. His sometimes relentless approach is working.

Rick Tocchet & Rick Bowness Discuss NHL Coaches Being Relieved Of Their Duties

Rick Tocchet & Rick Bowness Discuss NHL Coaches Being Relieved Of Their Duties

February 17, 2024 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek sat down with the illustrious coaches during All-Star weekend and asked them to break down each other’s teams, have they ever vetoed a trade, and what the coaching fraternity is like after a fellow coach is relieved of their duties.

Bowness, Laviolette, Montgomery, Tocchet named NHL All-Star Game coaches

Bowness, Laviolette, Montgomery, Tocchet named NHL All-Star Game coaches

January 15, 2024 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Will each guide one of 4 teams in 3-on-3 tournament in Toronto on Feb. 3.

Coach Rick Bowness: The Heart of the Winnipeg Jets

Coach Rick Bowness: The Heart of the Winnipeg Jets

December 2, 2023 | AHL Coaches Portal, News, NHL Coaches Portal

Rick Bowness is a long-time Canadian professional NHL hockey coach who’s had an extensive coaching career for several NHL teams.

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