NHL Coaches
There is no bigger sport in Canada than Hockey, and NHL coaches are the leaders who bring it to life. As high profile as their NHL players, these coaches are revered across the country for their leadership, strength and ability to deliver results. They also have amazing stories to share. They could be just the lively touch your event or gala needs!
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Joel Quenneville
Joel Quenneville, 60, has more than 20 years of NHL head coaching experience with the St. Louis Blues (1996-2004), Colorado Avalanche...
Paul Maurice
The Head Coach of the Winnipeg Jets, Paul Maurice brings a unique perspective to any speaking engagement through his 14 seasons...
Rick Tocchet
Tocchet joined the Coyotes as head coach in 2017 following three seasons and back-to-back Stanley Cup championships as an assistant...
Glen Gulutzan
Coach Glen Gulutzan is known for his intelligence about the game, both tactically and structurally. As impressive, however are his...
Jared Bednar
If you are not familiar with Jared Bednar and his coaching career before Colorado, he had a history of working his way up. He worked...
Ken Hitchcock
Nicknamed "Hitch", Ken has served as an NHL Canadian ice hockey coach and pro scout. He is currently the head coach of the Dallas...
Jeff Blashill
As the only coach in the Grand Rapids Griffins’ history to qualify for the Calder Cup playoffs in three consecutive seasons, Jeff...
Todd McLellan
The Kings call him a professor of hockey. McLellan comes across as a solid teacher of hockey tactics and skills — just what it takes to...
Peter Laviolette
Peter Laviolette is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is the current head coach for the Nashville...
John Hynes
As the youngest coach in the NHL, in 2015 Hynes was named as the new head coach of the New Jersey Devils. His experience, however, in...
Mike Sullivan
With 15 years of NHL coaching experience, Mike Sullivan led the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and '17 to...
Peter DeBoer
George Peter DeBoer is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the San Jose...
Jon Cooper
Jon Cooper has led the Lightning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of his two full seasons behind the bench, including a trip to the...
Travis Green
As a new coach to the NHL, Travis Green relies on his experience as an NHL player with 5 different teams. Considered the past few years...
Jim Montgomery
Jim Montgomery joins the Stars after spending the previous five seasons as the head coach of the University of Denver men's hockey...
Rod Brind’Amour
Rod is currently in his first year as Head Coach for the Carolina Hurricanes after serving as Assistant Coach for seven years....