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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Mike Babcock
Mike Babcock is the Head Coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs and former head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Considered one of the most...
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...
Craig Berube
Craig Berube is one of just 321 men who has played in over 1,000 games in the NHL, which he did in stints with the Philadelphia Flyers,...
Jeff Blashill
As the only coach in the Grand Rapids Griffins’ history to qualify for the Calder Cup playoffs in three consecutive seasons, Jeff...
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...
Bruce Boudreau
In the past 44 years, Bruce Bourdreau has played for 17 teams and coached 10. He is also a member of the Hockey Hall of...
Bob Boughner
Nicknamed "The Boogieman", Bob Boughner is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. As head coach of the Windsor...
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....
Randy Carlyle
As the winningest coach in Ducks history, Randy Carlyle spent nine seasons as the head coach of the Ducks. He’s been recognized as a...
Bruce Cassidy
Head Coach of the Boston Bruins and former head coach of the Washington Capitals, Bruce Cassidy is known as a ‘Team First’ guy. His...
Jeremy Colliton
Jeremy Colliton is in his second season as Head Coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. At 34, he also became the youngest head coach...
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...
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...
Dallas Eakins
Dallas Eakins is in the midst of his first season as head coach of the Ducks in 2019-20, his fifth season within the organization....
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...
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...
Glen Gulutzan
Coach Glen Gulutzan is known for his intelligence about the game, both tactically and structurally. As impressive, however are his...
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...
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...
Phil Housley
Peruse the record books for the Buffalo Sabres, and you'll find the name Phil Housley atop nearly every offensive statistic for...
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...
Claude Julien
Claude Julien has entered into his second tour of duty as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Throughout his coaching career he has...
Ralph Krueger
Ralph Krueger is a Canadian-born German former hockey player and head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. He is a multiple sport and...
Peter Laviolette
Peter Laviolette is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is the current head coach for the Nashville...
Paul Maurice
The Head Coach of the Winnipeg Jets, Paul Maurice brings a unique perspective to any speaking engagement through his 14 seasons...
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...
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...
Bill Peters
Currently the head coach of the Calgary Flames, Bill Peters also served as the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes and assistant...
Joel Quenneville
Joel Quenneville, 60, has more than 20 years of NHL head coaching experience with the St. Louis Blues (1996-2004), Colorado Avalanche...
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...
Todd Reirden
Reirden, 47, is entering his second season as Capitals' head coach after serving as an associate coach the last two seasons and...
DJ Smith
DJ Smith is the head coach of the Ottawa Senators. DJ had spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple...
John Stevens
He is the current head coach for the Los Angeles Kings, and the former head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Stevens played as a...
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...
Dave Tippett
The Edmonton Oilers announced the hiring of Dave Tippett as the 16th head coach in Oilers in 2019. The native of Moosomin,...
Rick Tocchet
Tocchet joined the Coyotes as head coach in 2017 following three seasons and back-to-back Stanley Cup championships as an assistant...
John Tortorella
Tortorella—or "Torts" as he is sometimes called by the press—is known for his outspoken nature. An American ice hockey coach and former...
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...
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...
Doug Weight
Doug Weight is an American professional ice hockey coach, executive and former player. He was most recently the head coach and...