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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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...
Doug Weight
Doug Weight is an American professional ice hockey coach, executive and former player. He was most recently the head coach and...
Alain Vigneault
Known for his sense of humour, Alain Vigneault is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player and head coach with the New York...
Guy Boucher
Boucher was the head coach of the Ottawa Senators from 2016-2019. He was also the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2010–2013...
Dave Hakstol
He knows how to adapt his style to his roster, he's survived in a tough hockey market and he's turned teams around in short order. As...
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...
Gerard Gallant
Named the first coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, Gerard Gallant brings 6 seasons of NHL Coaching experience to the team. He also...
Barry Trotz
Barry Trotz was named Head Coach of the New York Islanders on June 21, 2018 after leaving the Washington Capitals 11 days after winning...
David Quinn
David Quinn is most recently the Head Coach of the New York Rangers. He previously served as the Assistant Coach for the U.S. Men’s...
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....
Craig Berube
Craig Berube, the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, is renowned for his exceptional leadership, resilience, and strategic...