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This year's
#StanleyCup
Final between
@PredsNHL
and
@penguins
will be the first in
#NHL
history with two American-born head coaches!
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Rod Brind’Amour (
@Canes
) becomes only the second Head Coach in
#NHL
history to win a
#StanleyCup
Playoff series in each of his first five seasons with the same team.
He joins Toe Blake.
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Rick Bowness will stand behind an
#NHL
bench for his 2,600th game tonight when the
@NHLJets
take on the
@TBLightning
-- the most among any Head or Assistant Coach in league history.
Congrats on the milestone, Bones!
#NHLJets
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Jay Woodcroft has become the first
@EdmontonOilers
Head Coach to win a
#StanleyCup
Playoff series in back-to-back seasons since Ron Low did it in 1998.
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For five seasons, Rick Bowness was on Jon Cooper’s coaching staff with the
@TBLightning
.
This will be the FIRST
#StanleyCup
Final in
#NHL
history between a head coach and their former assistant!
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Tonight,
@TBLightning
Head Coach Jon Cooper will coach his 100th career
#StanleyCup
Playoff game and become the fastest coach to accomplish this milestone with the same team since Glen Sather did in 1986-87!
#GoBolts
#NHL
#NHLStats
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🚨MILESTONE ALERT🚨
Tonight, Rick Bowness will coach his 2,500 regular season game, the most in
#NHL
history. 🤯
Congrats on the incredible accomplishment, Coach! 👏
#NHLStats
#NHLCA
#TexasHockey
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Congratulations to Barry Trotz and the
@Capitals
coaching staff on winning their first
#StanleyCup
!
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A historic win for the
@TBLightning
!
⚡️ Jon Cooper is the first head coach to win the
#StanleyCup
, Calder Cup (
@TheAHL
) & Clark Cup (
@USHL
)!
⚡️ It’s the first time in
#NHL
history that 3 🇺🇸-born assistant coaches have won the Stanley Cup together: Richards, Halpern & Lalonde!
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While the Coachella Valley
@Firebirds
fell to
@TheHersheyBears
in last night’s
#CalderCupFinals
, history was still made for Coachella as Jessica Campbell stood behind their bench as the first female Assistant Coach in
@TheAHL
.
👏
@boof_campbell
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The first month of the 2023-24
#NHL
season has wrapped with the
@NYRangers
coaches taking home the
#NHLCA
Coaching Staff of the Month honours for October.
Congrats to Head Coach, Peter Laviolette, and his staff!
#NoQuitInNY
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Sheldon Keefe is the only
@MapleLeafs
Head Coach since 1951 to win three road games in the same
#StanleyCup
Playoff series
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Barry Trotz has won at least one series in each of the last 7
#StanleyCup
playoffs, becoming the first
@NHL
Head Coach to accomplish this since Al Arbour in 1978-1985... when coincidentally, he was also Head Coach of the
@NYIslanders
!
#NHL
#NHLStats
#Isles
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The
@NYRangers
take home back-to-back
#NHLCA
Coaching Staff of the Month honours.
Congratulations to Peter Laviolette and his staff on their outstanding start to the 2023-24
#NHL
Season.
#NoQuitInNY
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Jared Bednar is the FIRST
#NHL
Head Coach to win the
#StanleyCup
, the Calder Cup (
@TheAHL
), and the Kelly Cup (
@ECHL
)!
#GoAvsGo
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Congratulations to
@PredsNHL
head coach Peter Laviolette, who becomes the 4th coach to take 3 different NHL teams to the Stanley Cup Final!
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With the
@TBLightning
’s win last night, Head Coach Jon Cooper now holds sole possession for the 10th most wins in
#StanleyCupPlayoffs
history with 87.
#Bolts
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Jon Cooper is the 6th
#NHL
Head Coach in the expansion era to coach in the
#StanleyCup
Final THREE times with the same team! (
@TBLightning
)
... and the youngest to do so since Glen Sather did in 1985!
#NHLStats
#NHLCA
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With the
@GoldenKnights
#StanleyCup
Playoff series win, Bruce Cassidy has become the third Head Coach in team history to advance to the Western Conference Final in their first season coaching Vegas 🤯
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April 6, 2018 is forever etched in the hearts of everyone in the hockey community and beyond. Today and every day, we remember the 16 lives lost, 13 injured, and their families and friends. Their resilience continues to inspire.
#HumboldtStrong
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Statement from the NHL Coaches' Association:
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No coach in
#NHL
history had more wins at their 10-year anniversary with a team than Jon Cooper’s 476. His philosophy has always been “culture over strategy” and he credits the leadership group with building and maintaining the standard.
From
@JoeSmithNHL
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Statement from the NHL Coaches' Association:
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Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is 4-0 all-time in career Game 7s. He became just the third head coach in
#NHL
history to win each of his first four or more consecutive Game 7 appearances behind the bench, joining Peter DeBoer (6 straight) and Tommy Ivan (4 straight).
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The
@EdmontonOilers
have clinched a playoff spot AND claimed the
#NHLCA
Coaching Staff of the Month for March all in one weekend.
Congrats to Head Coach, Jay Woodcroft and his staff!
#LetsGoOilers
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Statement from the NHL Coaches' Association:
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Rocky Thompson will stand behind the
@NHLFlyers
bench tonight as acting Head Coach as they take on the
@StLouisBlues
, marking only a handful of times two First Nations coaches have faced off against each other in the
#NHL
.
Tortorella will be watching the game from the press box.
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Congrats to
@NHLFlames
Head Coach Darryl Sutter and his coaching staff for taking home February’s
#NHLCA
Coaching Staff of the Month.
#Flames
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Congrats to the
@StLouisBlues
coaches on taking home the final
#NHLCA
Coaching Staff of the Month award for the 2021-22
#NHL
Regular Season.
Head Coach Craig Berube takes on
@mnwild
bench boss Dean Evason in the first round of the
#StanleyCup
Playoffs tonight!
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Round 1 of the
#StanleyCup
Playoffs is wrapped and the
#NHLCA
Coaching Staff of the Round goes to Jared Bednar and the
@Avalanche
coaches!
#GoAvsGo
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Congrats Torts!
Congratulations to Torts on 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ games behind the Blue Jackets bench!
#CBJ
|
@Nationwide
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This will be the first
#StanleyCup
Final since 2011 with two head coaches who have never previously appeared in a Stanley Cup Final.
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These women broke barriers to claim their coaching roles in North American men’s hockey across the
@NHL
,
@TheAHL
,
@ECHL
,
@NAHLHockey
,
@USHL
and
@HockeyCanada
.
Meet these coaches and all members in our
#NHLCA
Female Coaches Program:
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A perfect penalty kill earns Sheldon Keefe and his
@MapleLeafs
coaches the
#NHLCA
Coaching Staff of the Month recognition for February.
Congrats guys!
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With this afternoon’s
@FlaPanthers
win, Head Coach Paul Maurice now holds the most
#StanleyCupPlayoff
wins in franchise history with 14.
#TimeToHunt
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Jon Cooper becomes just the third Head Coach in the expansion era to win multiple
#StanleyCups
with their first
#NHL
team, joining Glen Sather (4) and Fred Shero (2).
#GoBolts
#Bolts
#NHLStats
#StanleyCup
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The
@FlaPanthers
have had 15 head coaches since their last
#StanleyCup
Playoffs series victory in 1996.
Andrew Brunette has snapped that streak! 🔥
#TimeToHunt
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The passion that our
#NHL
coaches have for the game - what they’ve committed their lives to - is extremely inspiring.
Today, that fire within them has been reignited.
Let’s GO!
#StanleyCupPlayoffs
#NHLCA
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The
@DallasStars
are named the
#NHLCA
Coaching Staff of the Month to close out 2023.
Congratulations to Peter DeBoer and his staff!
#TexasHockey
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Mike Sullivan becomes the 2nd HC in
#NHL
history to win back-to-back Stanley Cups in his first 2 seasons with a team. Last: Toe Blake (1957)
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This is the fourth consecutive
#NHL
season that an Interim Head Coach has advanced to the
#StanleyCup
Conference Finals.
Congrats Coach Woodcroft! 👏
#LetsGoOilers
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How do you teach defensive skills to offensive players?
Rod Brind’Amour, Head Coach of the
@Canes
, dives into this 'million dollar question' in this week's
#InsideTheGame
feature.
Catch the full video in the
#NHLCA
Content Hub:
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Craig Berube joins a very short list of coaches as he becomes the 6th in
#NHL
history to coach 500 regular season games and have played over 1,000 career games.
The
@STLouisBlues
Head Coach joins Carlyle, Pulford, Kelly, Robinson & MacTavish in hitting this milestone.
#stlblues
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These coaches each have a unique path in hockey that led them to the
@USPHL
,
@OHLHockey
,
@NAHLHockey
,
@ECHL
and
@NHL
.
Learn more about their coaching journeys and meet all members from the
#NHLCA
BIPOC Coaches Program at .
#BlackHistoryMonth
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5 years ago the community of Humboldt and the hockey world experienced a profound loss. Today and every day we remember those affected by the tragic accident that took place on April 6, 2018.
#HumboldtStrong
💛💚
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How do you tackle the off-season?
Head Coach of the
@Penguins
, Mike Sullivan shares his process.
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🚨Joel Martin and Jason Payne are making
@ECHL
history today🚨
They are the first Black head coaches to face off against each other as Martin's
@KalamazooWings
take on Payne's
@CincyCyclones
!
We’re fortunate to have both as members of the
#NHLCA
BIPOC Coaches Program.
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Consistency.
Communication.
Patience.
These are just a few of the attributes it takes to be a great coach.
With a new season upon us, our NHL coaches embark on the journey of keeping their players motivated and focused on the ultimate prize: The Stanley Cup.
#NHLFaceOff
#NHL
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Coach Babcock has some advice for all
#hockey
coaches out there 📢
“If you’re a minor hockey coach, your number one job is to share your passion for the game. They’ve got to love the game more when they leave than when they arrived.”
#CoachesWeek
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This group of women are coaching across the US at the high school and minor hockey levels where they're responsible for ensuring their players have FUN and continue loving hockey.
Check out their bios at
#NHLWomensHistory
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The inequity between
@NCAA
men's and women's ice hockey is clear. We need to
#CloseTheGapNCAA
.
Many of the coaches in our NHLCA Female Coaches Program are women's
@NCAAIceHockey
coaches and we're committed to supporting their game and personal development both on and off the ice.
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We’re excited to announce Lindsay Pennal as our new Executive Director.
News Release ⤵️
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Mike Sullivan discusses the complexities of coaching the offense:
"You don’t want to be so rigid with your tactics and strategies that you don't allow a player to act on their instincts."
Catch the full
#InsideTheGame
feature in the
#NHLCA
Content Hub:
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Sending our thoughts for a speedy recovery, Coach 🙏
Canadiens head coach Claude Julien is returning to Montreal to rest following stenting of a coronary artery.
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These
#NHLCA
BIPOC Program coaches continue to make an impact across many levels of
#hockey
including the
@OJHLOfficial
,
@NAHLHockey
,
@USHL
, and the
@NHL
.
Get to know them at the
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June is
#IndigenousHistoryMonth
during which we're proud to feature the members of our
#NHLCA
BIPOC Coaches Program who are coaching from the youth level up to the
#NHL
across North America.
Meet them at
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With the
@PredsNHL
winning The Presidents' Trophy, Peter Laviolette has become the first American-born head coach to win the trophy since Mike Milbury (1989-90), and second of all-time. 🇺🇸🏆
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Together with the
@MapleLeafs
, we know the impact a coach has in their players' lives. That's why the goal of this two-day event is to support coaches in building a positive team atmosphere and helping their players develop.
Join in this weekend for free!
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Sending our love and condolences to Lindy and his family 🙏
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These coaches are behind the bench of some of the best
@NCAAIceHockey
women’s programs in Division I hockey.
Learn more about their coaching careers and meet all of the women in the
#NHLCA
Female Coaches Program at
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Attention Minor Hockey Coaches! 📢 Coach Babcock has some advice for you 🏒
#NHL
#ConnectingCoaches
#CoachQuotes
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Jay Woodcroft appears in his first
#StanleyCupPlayoffs
game tonight as an
#NHL
Head Coach, making him the first former Video Coach to do so in league history.
#LetsGoOilers
|
#NHLStats
|
#NHLCA
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Our thoughts and well wishes are with Claude and his family. Hoping for a quick recovery, Coach.
Marc Bergevin annonce que l'entraîneur-chef Claude Julien est hospitalisé pour des douleurs à la poitrine. Kirk Muller assurera l'intérim.
Marc Bergevin announces that head coach Claude Julien has been hospitalized with chest pain. Kirk Muller will serve as interim head coach.
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Happy Monday!
As we head into Week 3 of
#BlackHistoryMonth
we’re continuing to spotlight coaches in the
#NHLCA
BIPOC Coaches Program, this week from the
@ECHL
,
@TheAHL
,
@usahockey
... even the Jamaica Men’s Ice Hockey Team!
Learn more about the coaches at
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The
@FlaPanthers
claim the
#NHLCA
Coaching Staff of the Month for March! The Panthers led the month with the highest points % in the league.
Check out for the full scoring criteria.
Congrats to Head Coach Andrew Brunette and his staff!
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Recognizing the important role coaches play on an athlete’s future in their sport, we are proud to announce a new initiative to help support the development of female
#hockey
coaches at all levels of the game.
#InternationalWomensDay
#HockeyIsForEveryone
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The
#NHLCA
and our
#NHL
coaches are taking part in the
@PWHPA
#2021Challenge
and have made a donation to show our support for girls and women’s hockey.
To join us,
@BauerHockey
, and the hockey community, go to and pick a level that’s right for you.
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After 6 weeks packed with more than 20 live webinars from our
#NHL
coaches, the NHLCA Mentorship Program has wrapped. More than 3,000
#hockey
coaches from over 30 countries joined us - thank you for your support and to those who shared feedback! Stay healthy and keep learning! 🏒
NHL coaches eager to spread knowledge while giving back to the hockey community
@Globe_Sports
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All through
#GenderEqualityMonth
we’ll be featuring the women in our
#NHLCA
Female Coaches Development Program.
Meet them all ➡️
A special shout out to
@koricheverie
, Assistant Coach for
#TeamCanada
on their gold medal win at
#Beijing2022
!
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This week as we continue celebrating
#BlackHistoryMonth
we’re spotlighting the
#hockey
coaches in our
#NHLCA
BIPOC Coaches Program who are coaching at the professional level across the
@TheAHL
,
@ECHL
and
@SwissIceHockey
.
Get to know them at .
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This group of women play a pivotal role in the skill development of their athletes across various levels of hockey.
We're proud to spotlight these members of the
#NHLCA
Female Coaches Program as we continue celebrating
#WomensHistoryMonth
.
Meet them now:
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Mites➡️AAA➡️D1 College...
These women are impacting today’s young players and are ambassadors for girls’ and women’s
#hockey
in their communities. Thank you for being a part of the
#NHLCA
Female Coaches Development Program!
Meet them at
#ChooseToChallenge
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We're proud to spotlight another outstanding group of women coaching
@NCAAIceHockey
who are responsible for developing some of the top
#hockey
players across the United States.
Learn more about the
#NHLCA
Female Coaches Program:
#WomensHistoryMonth
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Celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion is a year-round initiative but as we wrap up
#BlackHistoryMonth
, we’re proud to spotlight more of the members from our
#NHLCA
BIPOC Coaches Program who continue making an impact within their communities.
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While
@CanadiensMTL
Head Coach Martin St. Louis enjoys inspiring his players and bringing them confidence, he reminds us that coaching is really about getting your team to buy in on your style of play.
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For the first time since 1944, a former
@MapleLeafs
Head Coach has eliminated the
#LeafsForever
from the
#StanleyCup
Playoffs.
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Rod Brind'Amour, Head Coach of the
@Canes
, shares his thoughts on the box versus diamond setup for the penalty kill.
Catch the full
#InsideTheGame
feature:
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The
#NHLCA
BIPOC Coaches Program supports coaches in skills development, networking, leadership strategies, communication tactics, and career advancement opportunities.
Stay tuned through
#BlackHistoryMonth
as we spotlight our program members
Learn more:
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Emily Engel-Natzke, Video Coach for
@TheHersheyBears
, is one of only a few women working in men's professional hockey. She recently led a session for our
#NHLCA
Female Coaches Development Program sharing insights from career in women's and men's hockey.
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Pete DeBoer is now 6-0 coaching Game 7 of a
#StanleyCup
Playoff series, tying Scotty Bowman and Pat Burns for the second most Game 7 wins in
@NHL
history. (Darryl Sutter holds the title!)
#VegasBorn
#KnightUp
#NHL
#NHLStats
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Let’s start the week by continuing to spotlight the passionate women in the
#NHLCA
Female Coaches Development Program who are coaching across North America, inspiring kids, and young women and men, to be their best every day.
#IWD2021
#ChooseToChallenge
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