2021 NHLCA ONLINE GLOBAL COACHES' CLINIC
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Join us ONLINE for a 5 day event!
June 21 - 25, 2021
Daily from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST
$375 USD
Early registration discount of 10% before April 30, 2021.
Groups of 10 or more coaches from the same Association can receive a discount of 10% if registering together. Contact info@nhl-coaches.com to inquire.
ABOUT THE CLINIC
The NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic is held annually by the NHL Coaches' Association and provides an opportunity for our NHL coaches to share their knowledge and expertise with the broader coaching community.
The clinic aims to educate coaches on the strategies and techniques used at the highest level of hockey while ensuring the information is relevant for all age groups and levels of play, so that every attending coach receives knowledge that is beneficial to their growth as a coach, as well as to his or her players’ development.
Typically the annual NHLCA Global Coaches' Clinic occurs in conjunction with the NHL Draft™; however, as a result of COVID-19, the 2020 and 2021 clinics were moved to a virtual format so we can continue to provide coaches from around the world with this valuable continuing education opportunity.
We look forward to you joining us online again for a second year!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
5 days and 15 sessions from NHL coaches and other sport leaders, PLUS small group breakout sessions with NHL coaches!
Your registration gets you:
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3 presentations each day, Monday through Friday; recordings available on-demand if you cannot attend live
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1 90-minute small group breakout session to network virtually with NHL coaches
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Access to the conference portal and all session recordings for a year (through May 2022)
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2021 NHLCA Digital Drill Book with over 100 drills from NHL coaches powered by CoachThem
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Attendee Networking Portal to connect with other coaches and build your network
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Exclusive prizing and giveaways from our partners
Plus access to...
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All sessions from our 2020, 2019 and 2018 NHLCA Global Coaches' Clinics
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The 2020 and 2019 NHLCA Digital Drill Books with over 200 drills from our NHL coaches
AGENDA
June 21
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST
TODD MCLELLAN
Head Coach
LA Kings
"Career Development: Creating Opportunities to Advance in Hockey"
June 21
11:30 - 12:30 PM EST
NHL GM PANEL
Ken Holland, Edmonton Oilers
Jim Nill, Dallas Stars
Don Waddell, Carolina Hurricanes
Moderated by Kevin Weekes
(NHL Network)
June 21
1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
DOUG HOUDA
Assistant Coach
Detroit Red Wings
"Transitions"
June 22
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
TO BE ANNOUNCED
June 22
11:30 - 12:30 PM EST
BRUCE CASSIDY
Head Coach
Boston Bruins
"Principles of the Power Play"
June 22
1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
JIM MONTGOMERY
Assistant Coach
St. Louis Blues
"The Importance of Owning the Redline with Neutral Zone Play"
June 23
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST
WOMEN BREAKING BARRIERS PANEL
Kori Cheverie, Assistant Coach, Ryerson University Men's Hockey (U SPORTS)
Jennifer King, Assistant Running Backs Coach, Washington Football Team (NFL)
Natalie Nakase, Assistant Coach, LA Clippers (NBA)
Moderated by Sara Orlesky (TSN)
June 23
11:30 - 12:30 PM EST
PETER LAVIOLETTE
Head Coach
Washington Capitals
"How To Land The Job: Interviewing In Hockey"
June 23
1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
SESSION TO BE ANNOUNCED
June 24
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST
JASON PAYNE
Assistant Coach
Cincinnati Cyclones
"Developing Players for a Career in Pro Hockey"
June 24
11:30 - 12:30 PM EST
NHL HEAD COACH PANEL
John Tortorella, Columbus Blue Jackets
Joel Quenneville, Florida Panthers
Alain Vigneault, Philadelphia Flyers
Moderated by Emily Kaplan (ESPN)
June 24
1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
DON GRANATO
Interim Head Coach
Buffalo Sabres
"Staying Focused Through Adversity"
June 25
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST
TODD RICHARDS
Assistant Coach
Nashville Predators
"Developing Skills for Defensemen"
June 25
11:30 - 12:30 PM EST
JARED BEDNAR
Head Coach
Colorado Avalanche
"Creating a Balanced Attack"
June 25
1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
ROB ZETTLER
Assistant Coach
Tampa Bay Lightning
"What I've Learned from 30 Years in the NHL"
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Jared Bednar
HEAD COACH, COLORADO AVALANCHE
Jared Bednar is in his fifth season as the Colorado Avalanche’s head coach becoming the seventh head coach in Avalanche history and 15th in franchise history. Bednar became just the third Avalanche coach since the franchise relocated to lead the club to three straight playoff berths. The 2020-21 campaign will mark Bednar's 19th season of coaching professional hockey, 11 of which have been as a head coach. In 2009, he led South Carolina to a Kelly Cup Championship and in 2016 he led the Lake Erie Monsters to a Calder Cup Championship. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL in 2002.
As a defenseman, Bednar won two Kelly Cup Championships in 1997 and 2001 with South Carolina playing in 434 career ECHL games. In 2020, he was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame.
Jared Bednar is in his fifth season as the Colorado Avalanche’s head coach becoming the seventh head coach in Avalanche history and 15th in franchise history. Bednar became just the third Avalanche coach since the franchise relocated to lead the club to three straight playoff berths. The 2020-21 campaign will mark Bednar's 19th season of coaching professional hockey, 11 of which have been as a head coach. In 2009, he led South Carolina to a Kelly Cup Championship and in 2016 he led the Lake Erie Monsters to a Calder Cup Championship. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL in 2002.
As a defenseman, Bednar won two Kelly Cup Championships in 1997 and 2001 with South Carolina playing in 434 career ECHL games. In 2020, he was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame.
Bruce Cassidy
HEAD COACH, BOSTON BRUINS
Bruce Cassidy is in his fourth full season behind the bench of the Boston Bruins, having been named the 28th head coach in team history in the spring of 2017. In 2020, Cassidy became the fourth coach in franchise history to win the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s top coach.
He started his coaching career with Jacksonville of the ECHL in 1996, serving as the head coach. Throughout his coaching career, Cassidy has coached in the OHL, ECHL, IHL, and AHL. He joined the Bruins organization in 2008 serving as an assistant coach in Providence for three seasons before being named head coach in 2011. He joined the Boston Bruins staff in 2016 as an assistant coach.
Cassidy was drafted 18th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft.
Bruce Cassidy is in his fourth full season behind the bench of the Boston Bruins, having been named the 28th head coach in team history in the spring of 2017. In 2020, Cassidy became the fourth coach in franchise history to win the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s top coach.
He started his coaching career with Jacksonville of the ECHL in 1996, serving as the head coach. Throughout his coaching career, Cassidy has coached in the OHL, ECHL, IHL, and AHL. He joined the Bruins organization in 2008 serving as an assistant coach in Providence for three seasons before being named head coach in 2011. He joined the Boston Bruins staff in 2016 as an assistant coach.
Cassidy was drafted 18th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft.
Kori Cheverie
ASSISTANT COACH, RYERSON RAMS MEN'S HOCKEY | ASSISTANT COACH, TEAM CANADA WOMEN'S HOCKEY
Kori Cheverie joined the Ryerson University Men’s Hockey coaching staff as a full-time assistant in August 2016. Cheverie became the first female to be named a full-time assistant with a men’s hockey program in U SPORTS history. Cheverie is also the Assistant Coach for Team Canada's Women's Hockey at the 2021 Worlds in Halifax.
In 2019 Cheverie was on the coaching staff for the gold medal winning U18 Canadian national team at the U18 World Championship in Japan. She was also the gold medal winning head coach of Team Ontario at the 2019 National Women’s U18 Championship.
History was made again by Cheverie on November 1, 2019 when she stepped in to coach the Ryerson Rams to a 2-1 victory over Laurentian. In Head Coach Duco’s temporary absence, Cheverie was the first female to individually coach a men’s U SPORTS hockey team to a win. She helped Ryerson finish the 2019-20 season with a 20-5-3 record.
Prior to joining the men’s team, Cheverie spent three years at Ryerson as the Skate Training Specialist, working with the Rams hockey teams and external clients on stride mechanics and enhancing all around hockey skills.
Cheverie played six seasons in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) with the Toronto Furies. Prior to that, Cheverie was a three-time AUS first-team all-star, team captain, Academic All-Canadian, and two-time female athlete of the year when she played at St. Mary’s University in Halifax.
Kori Cheverie joined the Ryerson University Men’s Hockey coaching staff as a full-time assistant in August 2016. Cheverie became the first female to be named a full-time assistant with a men’s hockey program in U SPORTS history. Cheverie is also the Assistant Coach for Team Canada's Women's Hockey at the 2021 Worlds in Halifax.
In 2019 Cheverie was on the coaching staff for the gold medal winning U18 Canadian national team at the U18 World Championship in Japan. She was also the gold medal winning head coach of Team Ontario at the 2019 National Women’s U18 Championship.
History was made again by Cheverie on November 1, 2019 when she stepped in to coach the Ryerson Rams to a 2-1 victory over Laurentian. In Head Coach Duco’s temporary absence, Cheverie was the first female to individually coach a men’s U SPORTS hockey team to a win. She helped Ryerson finish the 2019-20 season with a 20-5-3 record.
Prior to joining the men’s team, Cheverie spent three years at Ryerson as the Skate Training Specialist, working with the Rams hockey teams and external clients on stride mechanics and enhancing all around hockey skills.
Cheverie played six seasons in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) with the Toronto Furies. Prior to that, Cheverie was a three-time AUS first-team all-star, team captain, Academic All-Canadian, and two-time female athlete of the year when she played at St. Mary’s University in Halifax.
Don Granato
INTERIM HEAD COACH, BUFFALO SABRES
Don Granato is in his second season with the Buffalo Sabres and was named interim head coach on March 17, 2021 replacing Ralph Krueger. Over the years, Granato has coached in the NCAA, USHL, ECHL, AHL, and NHL with experience as an assistant coach, head coach, general manager, and scout. In 1996, he led the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL to a Clark Cup Championship, in 2000 he led the Peoria Rivermen of the ECHL to a Kelly Cup Championship and in 2001 was named AHL Coach of the Year with the Worcester IceCats. In 2008, Granato was inducted into the Peoria Rivermen Hockey Hall of Fame.
On the International stage, he led Team USA to a silver medal at the 2013 U18 World Junior Championship and a gold medal at the 2015 U18 World Junior Championship. In 2018, he helped guide Team USA to a bronze medal at the 2018 World Championships, serving as the team’s assistant coach.
Don Granato is in his second season with the Buffalo Sabres and was named interim head coach on March 17, 2021 replacing Ralph Krueger. Over the years, Granato has coached in the NCAA, USHL, ECHL, AHL, and NHL with experience as an assistant coach, head coach, general manager, and scout. In 1996, he led the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL to a Clark Cup Championship, in 2000 he led the Peoria Rivermen of the ECHL to a Kelly Cup Championship and in 2001 was named AHL Coach of the Year with the Worcester IceCats. In 2008, Granato was inducted into the Peoria Rivermen Hockey Hall of Fame.
On the International stage, he led Team USA to a silver medal at the 2013 U18 World Junior Championship and a gold medal at the 2015 U18 World Junior Championship. In 2018, he helped guide Team USA to a bronze medal at the 2018 World Championships, serving as the team’s assistant coach.
Doug Houda
ASSISTANT COACH, DETROIT RED WINGS
Doug Houda is in his fifth season with the Detroit Red Wings as the team’s assistant coach. He has over 15 years of coaching experience with both the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings, starting his career after retiring from playing professional hockey in the AHL with the Rochester Americans. Houda helped the Bruins capture the Stanley Cup in 2011 while serving as their assistant coach.
Houda was drafted in the second round (28th overall) by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. In 17 professional seasons, he went on to play in 561 career NHL games for Detroit, Hartford, Los Angeles, Buffalo, New York Islanders and Anaheim and played in 550 career AHL games. In 1996 with the Rochester Americans he won the Calder Cup Championship.
Doug Houda is in his fifth season with the Detroit Red Wings as the team’s assistant coach. He has over 15 years of coaching experience with both the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings, starting his career after retiring from playing professional hockey in the AHL with the Rochester Americans. Houda helped the Bruins capture the Stanley Cup in 2011 while serving as their assistant coach.
Houda was drafted in the second round (28th overall) by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. In 17 professional seasons, he went on to play in 561 career NHL games for Detroit, Hartford, Los Angeles, Buffalo, New York Islanders and Anaheim and played in 550 career AHL games. In 1996 with the Rochester Americans he won the Calder Cup Championship.
Jennifer King
ASSISTANT RUNNING BACKS COACH, WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
Jennifer King enters her first season this year as the assistant running backs coach for the NFL’s Washington Football Team.
She was named to her current position in January 2021, after serving as the team's full-year coaching intern in 2020. With this promotion, King becomes the first African American female to hold an assistant coach position in NFL history. King also becomes the second female assistant coach in the NFL behind Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust.
In 2020, King was hired as a full-year coaching intern with Washington. In her role, she worked with the offensive staff throughout the course of the offseason, training camp and regular season and specifically assisted running backs coach Randy Jordan.
King came to Washington from Dartmouth College where she was an offensive assistant. She primarily worked with the wide receivers and created defensive scouting reports and secondary specific scouting reports for the wide receivers.
King also has experience as a player and was a seven-time All-American quarterback and wide receiver for the Carolina Phoenix women's tackle football team from 2006-2017. In 2018 she played wide receiver and defensive back for the New York Sharks women's tackle football team and captured the 2018 WFA National Championship. Most recently, King played wide receiver and safety in the District for the D.C. Divas women's tackle football team in 2019.
King holds a Master of Science in sports administration from Liberty University and holds a Bachelor of Science in sports management from Guilford College. She was a member of the Guilford College women's basketball and softball teams from 2002-06.
Jennifer King enters her first season this year as the assistant running backs coach for the NFL’s Washington Football Team.
She was named to her current position in January 2021, after serving as the team's full-year coaching intern in 2020. With this promotion, King becomes the first African American female to hold an assistant coach position in NFL history. King also becomes the second female assistant coach in the NFL behind Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust.
In 2020, King was hired as a full-year coaching intern with Washington. In her role, she worked with the offensive staff throughout the course of the offseason, training camp and regular season and specifically assisted running backs coach Randy Jordan.
King came to Washington from Dartmouth College where she was an offensive assistant. She primarily worked with the wide receivers and created defensive scouting reports and secondary specific scouting reports for the wide receivers.
King also has experience as a player and was a seven-time All-American quarterback and wide receiver for the Carolina Phoenix women's tackle football team from 2006-2017. In 2018 she played wide receiver and defensive back for the New York Sharks women's tackle football team and captured the 2018 WFA National Championship. Most recently, King played wide receiver and safety in the District for the D.C. Divas women's tackle football team in 2019.
King holds a Master of Science in sports administration from Liberty University and holds a Bachelor of Science in sports management from Guilford College. She was a member of the Guilford College women's basketball and softball teams from 2002-06.
Peter Laviolette
HEAD COACH, WASHINGTON CAPITALS
Peter Laviolette is in his first season as the head coach of the Washington Capitals; he’s the 19th head coach in franchise history. Laviolette brings 18 years of NHL head coaching experience to the organization, having previously coached the New York Islanders, the Carolina Hurricanes, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Nashville Predators.
Laviolette ranks second in wins among American-born coaches (16th overall in NHL history), became the fourth American-born coach to win the Stanley Cup in 2006 with Carolina and is the fourth coach in NHL history to lead three different teams to the Stanley Cup Final.
Internationally, Laviolette has coached Team USA at the World Championship in 2004, 2005 and 2014 and represented the US at the Olympic Games as a player in 1988 and 1994, head coach in 2006 and assistant coach in 2014.
Laviolette began his coaching career with the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers in 1997 and was hired as head coach of the AHL's Providence Bruins in 1998. In his first season as head coach, he led the team to a Calder Cup Championship and was named AHL Coach of the year.
Peter Laviolette is in his first season as the head coach of the Washington Capitals; he’s the 19th head coach in franchise history. Laviolette brings 18 years of NHL head coaching experience to the organization, having previously coached the New York Islanders, the Carolina Hurricanes, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Nashville Predators.
Laviolette ranks second in wins among American-born coaches (16th overall in NHL history), became the fourth American-born coach to win the Stanley Cup in 2006 with Carolina and is the fourth coach in NHL history to lead three different teams to the Stanley Cup Final.
Internationally, Laviolette has coached Team USA at the World Championship in 2004, 2005 and 2014 and represented the US at the Olympic Games as a player in 1988 and 1994, head coach in 2006 and assistant coach in 2014.
Laviolette began his coaching career with the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers in 1997 and was hired as head coach of the AHL's Providence Bruins in 1998. In his first season as head coach, he led the team to a Calder Cup Championship and was named AHL Coach of the year.
Todd McLellan
HEAD COACH, LA KINGS
Todd McLellan is in his second season with the LA Kings and is the 29th head coach in franchise history. Before joining the Kings, McLellan has 11 seasons of NHL head coaching experience from his time with the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks. He won a Stanley Cup in 2008 with the Detroit Red Wings while serving as the team’s assistant coach.
McLellan began his coaching career in 1993 in the SJHL before joining the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL in 1994. He served as both the head coach and general manager for Swift Current for six seasons, being named WHL Executive of the Year in 1997 and WHL Coach of the Year in 2000. After his time in the WHL, McLellan spent one season in the IHL with Cleveland and four seasons in the AHL with Houston. In 2003, McLellan led the Houston Aeros to the Calder Cup Championship. He made the jump to the NHL in 2005 with the Detroit Red Wings, serving as the team’s assistant coach.
On an international stage, McLellan served as head coach for Team Canada at the 2015 World Championship of Hockey leading the team to capture a gold medal for the first time since 2007 and as head coach for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Todd McLellan is in his second season with the LA Kings and is the 29th head coach in franchise history. Before joining the Kings, McLellan has 11 seasons of NHL head coaching experience from his time with the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks. He won a Stanley Cup in 2008 with the Detroit Red Wings while serving as the team’s assistant coach.
McLellan began his coaching career in 1993 in the SJHL before joining the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL in 1994. He served as both the head coach and general manager for Swift Current for six seasons, being named WHL Executive of the Year in 1997 and WHL Coach of the Year in 2000. After his time in the WHL, McLellan spent one season in the IHL with Cleveland and four seasons in the AHL with Houston. In 2003, McLellan led the Houston Aeros to the Calder Cup Championship. He made the jump to the NHL in 2005 with the Detroit Red Wings, serving as the team’s assistant coach.
On an international stage, McLellan served as head coach for Team Canada at the 2015 World Championship of Hockey leading the team to capture a gold medal for the first time since 2007 and as head coach for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Jim Montgomery
ASSISTANT COACH, ST. LOUIS BLUES
Jim Montgomery is in his first season with the St. Louis Blues as the team’s assistant coach. After retiring from professional hockey as a player in 2005, Montgomery began his coaching career with the University of Notre Dame as a volunteer assistant coach for one season before joining RPI as an assistant coach for four seasons. He then served as the general manager / head coach for the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL for three seasons, leading the team to a USHL Clark Cup Championship in 2011. He was named USHL General Manager of the Year in both 2011 and 2013 with Dubuque. After his time in the USHL he returned to the NCAA with the University of Denver as the team’s head coach for five seasons, leading the team to a NCAA (NCHC) championship in 2014 and 2018. In 2017, he led Denver to the capture the NCAA Championship and was named the NCAA Coach of the Year. He was also the head coach for the Dallas Stars for the 2018-2019 season.
Montgomery went undrafted into the NHL, playing in 122 career games for Montreal, Philadelphia, San Jose and Dallas. He played most of his professional career in the AHL with 451 games played and amassed a total of 493 points. In 1992 and 1993, he won the NCAA (Hockey East Championship) with the University of Maine and in 1993, won the NCAA Championship and was named tournament MVP. In 1998, he won the Calder Cup with the Philadelphia Phantom of the AHL.
Jim Montgomery is in his first season with the St. Louis Blues as the team’s assistant coach. After retiring from professional hockey as a player in 2005, Montgomery began his coaching career with the University of Notre Dame as a volunteer assistant coach for one season before joining RPI as an assistant coach for four seasons. He then served as the general manager / head coach for the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL for three seasons, leading the team to a USHL Clark Cup Championship in 2011. He was named USHL General Manager of the Year in both 2011 and 2013 with Dubuque. After his time in the USHL he returned to the NCAA with the University of Denver as the team’s head coach for five seasons, leading the team to a NCAA (NCHC) championship in 2014 and 2018. In 2017, he led Denver to the capture the NCAA Championship and was named the NCAA Coach of the Year. He was also the head coach for the Dallas Stars for the 2018-2019 season.
Montgomery went undrafted into the NHL, playing in 122 career games for Montreal, Philadelphia, San Jose and Dallas. He played most of his professional career in the AHL with 451 games played and amassed a total of 493 points. In 1992 and 1993, he won the NCAA (Hockey East Championship) with the University of Maine and in 1993, won the NCAA Championship and was named tournament MVP. In 1998, he won the Calder Cup with the Philadelphia Phantom of the AHL.
Natalie Nakase
ASSISTANT COACH, LA CLIPPERS
Natalie Nakase is the assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA. She is in her ninth season with the Clippers organization and has been a part of seven NBA playoff appearances to date. She joined the Clippers as an intern video coordinator in 2012 and in 2014 became the first female assistant coach ever at the summer league in which no women had ever sat on an NBA bench before. In 2018, Nakase was hired as an assistant coach on the player development staff and was only the fourth woman ever hired to coach in the NBA (at the time). Her contributions to basketball cannot be mentioned without the enormous role she has played in developing the following NBA players: Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul and Lou Williams.
Nakase began her coaching career in Germany after retiring from playing professional basketball in 2008. She later went on to serve as the assistant coach for Tokyo Apache in 2010 and in 2011 was the head coach of the Saitama Broncos in Japan. She became the first female coach in Japan's men's professional basketball with Saitama.
As a player, Nakase walked onto the UCLA women's basketball team and started for three seasons before graduating in 2003. She went on to become the first Asian-American to play in the now-defunct National Women's Basketball League (NWBL).
Natalie Nakase is the assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA. She is in her ninth season with the Clippers organization and has been a part of seven NBA playoff appearances to date. She joined the Clippers as an intern video coordinator in 2012 and in 2014 became the first female assistant coach ever at the summer league in which no women had ever sat on an NBA bench before. In 2018, Nakase was hired as an assistant coach on the player development staff and was only the fourth woman ever hired to coach in the NBA (at the time). Her contributions to basketball cannot be mentioned without the enormous role she has played in developing the following NBA players: Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul and Lou Williams.
Nakase began her coaching career in Germany after retiring from playing professional basketball in 2008. She later went on to serve as the assistant coach for Tokyo Apache in 2010 and in 2011 was the head coach of the Saitama Broncos in Japan. She became the first female coach in Japan's men's professional basketball with Saitama.
As a player, Nakase walked onto the UCLA women's basketball team and started for three seasons before graduating in 2003. She went on to become the first Asian-American to play in the now-defunct National Women's Basketball League (NWBL).
Jason Payne
ASSISTANT COACH, CINCINNATI CYCLONES
A native of Toronto, ON, Payne is entering his third season as Cyclones Assistant Coach. During his two years with the Cyclones they have gone 89-30-16 including a regular season best 51-13-8 record in 2018-2019. Prior to coming to Cincinnati, he served as the Player Development coach of the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as well as General Manager of the Georgetown Raiders of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL). He also coached both the Toronto Patriots of the OJHL and the Mississauga Sens AAA program. Payne is also the owner of the Precision Skating School in Toronto where his program focuses on the key dynamics of skating, puck handling techniques, defensive tactics, and other game related skills. He has worked with all levels of hockey players - from pee wee all the way to professional players.
Prior to his player development career, Payne enjoyed a successful 14-year pro career that saw stops in six different leagues, including 71 games in the AHL with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, Carolina Monarchs, Worcester IceCats, and Saint John Flames. He has also racked up 132 games of ECHL action and 140 games in the former United Hockey League (UHL) where he combined for over 1450 career penalty minutes.
A native of Toronto, ON, Payne is entering his third season as Cyclones Assistant Coach. During his two years with the Cyclones they have gone 89-30-16 including a regular season best 51-13-8 record in 2018-2019. Prior to coming to Cincinnati, he served as the Player Development coach of the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as well as General Manager of the Georgetown Raiders of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL). He also coached both the Toronto Patriots of the OJHL and the Mississauga Sens AAA program. Payne is also the owner of the Precision Skating School in Toronto where his program focuses on the key dynamics of skating, puck handling techniques, defensive tactics, and other game related skills. He has worked with all levels of hockey players - from pee wee all the way to professional players.
Prior to his player development career, Payne enjoyed a successful 14-year pro career that saw stops in six different leagues, including 71 games in the AHL with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, Carolina Monarchs, Worcester IceCats, and Saint John Flames. He has also racked up 132 games of ECHL action and 140 games in the former United Hockey League (UHL) where he combined for over 1450 career penalty minutes.
Todd Richards
ASSISTANT COACH, NASHVILLE PREDATORS
Todd Richards joined the Nashville Predators as an assistant coach before the 2020/2021 NHL season, coming off of a Stanley Cup Championship with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He brings 12 years of NHL coaching experience to the Predators organization, having coached with San Jose, Minnesota, Columbus and Tampa. Richards has previous ties to the Predators organization, having began his professional coaching career with the AHL's Milwaukee Admiral as an assistant coach and winning the Calder Cup in 2004. He then moved on to become the head coach of the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before making the jump to the NHL.
On an international stage, he has most recently represented the United States as an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2016 World Championship. He also earned a bronze medal as head coach of Team USA at the 2015 World Championship and served as an assistant coach at the 2010 World Championships and at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
As a player, Richards' professional career spanned 13-seasons. Originally drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1985 NHL Draft, Richards suited up for more than 850 professional games, the bulk of which came in the International Hockey League with Las Vegas and Orlando. He began his pro career in 1989-90 with Montreal's AHL affiliate in Sherbrooke and closed it out during the 2001-02 season with Geneva of the Swiss league. Before turning pro, Richards played four seasons at the University of Minnesota, captaining the Golden Gophers as a senior in 1988-89 and leaving as the school's all-time leader in points by a blueliner with 158 (30g-128a).
Todd Richards joined the Nashville Predators as an assistant coach before the 2020/2021 NHL season, coming off of a Stanley Cup Championship with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He brings 12 years of NHL coaching experience to the Predators organization, having coached with San Jose, Minnesota, Columbus and Tampa. Richards has previous ties to the Predators organization, having began his professional coaching career with the AHL's Milwaukee Admiral as an assistant coach and winning the Calder Cup in 2004. He then moved on to become the head coach of the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before making the jump to the NHL.
On an international stage, he has most recently represented the United States as an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2016 World Championship. He also earned a bronze medal as head coach of Team USA at the 2015 World Championship and served as an assistant coach at the 2010 World Championships and at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
As a player, Richards' professional career spanned 13-seasons. Originally drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1985 NHL Draft, Richards suited up for more than 850 professional games, the bulk of which came in the International Hockey League with Las Vegas and Orlando. He began his pro career in 1989-90 with Montreal's AHL affiliate in Sherbrooke and closed it out during the 2001-02 season with Geneva of the Swiss league. Before turning pro, Richards played four seasons at the University of Minnesota, captaining the Golden Gophers as a senior in 1988-89 and leaving as the school's all-time leader in points by a blueliner with 158 (30g-128a).
John Tortorella
HEAD COACH, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
John Tortorella is in his sixth season behind the bench for the Columbus Blue Jackets and is the most winningest coach in Blue Jackets history. Throughout his 28 years coaching in the NHL, Tortorella has coached in over 1350 games for Buffalo, Phoenix, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay, Vancouver and Columbus. He has won two Jack Adams Awards as the NHL’s Coach of the Year in 2004 with Tampa and 2017 with Columbus. Out of active NHL head coaches, he ranks 5th in games coached behind Joel Quenneville, Barry Trotz, Paul Maurice and Lindy Ruff. He ranks first all-time among US-born coaches in NHL wins and became the 19th coach in NHL history and 6th active to post 600 career wins (January 10, 2019).
He began his coaching career in 1986-87 with the Virginia Lancers of the Atlantic Coast Hockey League, leading the club to a championship and winning Coach of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons in 1987 and 1988. He led the Rochester Americans to a Calder Cup championship in 1996.
Internationally, Tortorella served as head coach for Team USA at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and was an assistant coach with Team USA at the 2010 Olympic Games, helping the club capture a silver medal. He also served as head coach at the 2008 World Championships and was an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2005 World Championships.
John Tortorella is in his sixth season behind the bench for the Columbus Blue Jackets and is the most winningest coach in Blue Jackets history. Throughout his 28 years coaching in the NHL, Tortorella has coached in over 1350 games for Buffalo, Phoenix, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay, Vancouver and Columbus. He has won two Jack Adams Awards as the NHL’s Coach of the Year in 2004 with Tampa and 2017 with Columbus. Out of active NHL head coaches, he ranks 5th in games coached behind Joel Quenneville, Barry Trotz, Paul Maurice and Lindy Ruff. He ranks first all-time among US-born coaches in NHL wins and became the 19th coach in NHL history and 6th active to post 600 career wins (January 10, 2019).
He began his coaching career in 1986-87 with the Virginia Lancers of the Atlantic Coast Hockey League, leading the club to a championship and winning Coach of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons in 1987 and 1988. He led the Rochester Americans to a Calder Cup championship in 1996.
Internationally, Tortorella served as head coach for Team USA at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and was an assistant coach with Team USA at the 2010 Olympic Games, helping the club capture a silver medal. He also served as head coach at the 2008 World Championships and was an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2005 World Championships.
Joel Quenneville
HEAD COACH, FLORIDA PANTHERS
Joel Quenneville is in his second season as head coach of the Florida Panthers and has over 20 years of NHL head coaching experience with the St. Louis Blues, Colorado Avalnache, and Chicago Blackhawks. He is one of only two NHL head coaches in NHL history to reach 900 wins and is a four-time Stanley Cup champion (1996, 2010, 2013, & 2015), with three championships won as a head coach. Additionally, he is one of only 11 head coaches in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup on three occasions and the only head coach to win three since 2005. He won the Jack Adams award in 2000 serving as head coach of the St. Louis Blues. Before making the move to head coach, he served as an assistant coach for the Quebec Nordiques for two seasons. In 2016, he won a gold medal with Team Canada serving as an assistant coach at the World Cup of Hockey.
As a player, Quenneville was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft in the second round (21st overall). He went on to play in 803 career games with Toronto, Colorado, New Jersey, Hartford and Washington.
Joel Quenneville is in his second season as head coach of the Florida Panthers and has over 20 years of NHL head coaching experience with the St. Louis Blues, Colorado Avalnache, and Chicago Blackhawks. He is one of only two NHL head coaches in NHL history to reach 900 wins and is a four-time Stanley Cup champion (1996, 2010, 2013, & 2015), with three championships won as a head coach. Additionally, he is one of only 11 head coaches in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup on three occasions and the only head coach to win three since 2005. He won the Jack Adams award in 2000 serving as head coach of the St. Louis Blues. Before making the move to head coach, he served as an assistant coach for the Quebec Nordiques for two seasons. In 2016, he won a gold medal with Team Canada serving as an assistant coach at the World Cup of Hockey.
As a player, Quenneville was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft in the second round (21st overall). He went on to play in 803 career games with Toronto, Colorado, New Jersey, Hartford and Washington.
Alain Vigneault
HEAD COACH, PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
Alain Vigneault is in his second season as the Philadelphia Flyers’ head coach and is the 21st in franchise history. He has over 22 years of NHL experience with the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, and the New York Rangers, and has also spent time coaching in the QMJHL and AHL. Vigneault is ranked sixth in games coached by active NHL head coaches with over 1,300 games behind Joel Quenneville, Barry Trotz, Paul Maurice, Lindy Ruff, and John Tortorella. He is also ranked 5th in active NHL Head Coaches and 8th all-time in wins with over 700. He was named CHL Coach of the year in 1988 with Hull of the QMJHL and won the Jack Adams award for NHL Coach of the Year in 2007 with Vancouver.
On an international stage, Vigneault helped Team Canada to a gold medal at the U20 World Junior Championships in 1991 as associate coach and a World Championship silver medal in 2019 as head coach.
Alain Vigneault is in his second season as the Philadelphia Flyers’ head coach and is the 21st in franchise history. He has over 22 years of NHL experience with the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, and the New York Rangers, and has also spent time coaching in the QMJHL and AHL. Vigneault is ranked sixth in games coached by active NHL head coaches with over 1,300 games behind Joel Quenneville, Barry Trotz, Paul Maurice, Lindy Ruff, and John Tortorella. He is also ranked 5th in active NHL Head Coaches and 8th all-time in wins with over 700. He was named CHL Coach of the year in 1988 with Hull of the QMJHL and won the Jack Adams award for NHL Coach of the Year in 2007 with Vancouver.
On an international stage, Vigneault helped Team Canada to a gold medal at the U20 World Junior Championships in 1991 as associate coach and a World Championship silver medal in 2019 as head coach.
Rob Zettler
ASSISTANT COACH, TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Rob Zettler was hired to serve as assistant coach on Jon Cooper's staff on December 7, 2020
Prior to becoming a Lightning assistant coach, Zettler served as an assistant coach with the San Jose Sharks from 2017 through 2019. Prior to re-joining the Sharks, he served as the head coach of the Lightning's top AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch from 2013-2016. Zettler took over head coaching duties of Syracuse on March 25, 2013 after serving as an assistant coach that season before Cooper was promoted to the Lightning. Zettler coached the Crunch for the final 11 regular season games of the 2012-13 season and led the team to an AHL Eastern Conference Championship and their first appearance in a Calder Cup Final, before falling in six games to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Zettler compiled a record of 108-90-41 in three-plus seasons as the head coach of the Crunch.
Originally from Sept-Iles, Quebec, Zettler has served as an assistant coach with the San Jose Sharks (two stints) and Toronto Maple Leafs. He also played in the NHL for 14 seasons with the Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, Sharks and Maple Leafs. He skated in 569 career games, collecting five goals and 70 points.
Rob Zettler was hired to serve as assistant coach on Jon Cooper's staff on December 7, 2020
Prior to becoming a Lightning assistant coach, Zettler served as an assistant coach with the San Jose Sharks from 2017 through 2019. Prior to re-joining the Sharks, he served as the head coach of the Lightning's top AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch from 2013-2016. Zettler took over head coaching duties of Syracuse on March 25, 2013 after serving as an assistant coach that season before Cooper was promoted to the Lightning. Zettler coached the Crunch for the final 11 regular season games of the 2012-13 season and led the team to an AHL Eastern Conference Championship and their first appearance in a Calder Cup Final, before falling in six games to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Zettler compiled a record of 108-90-41 in three-plus seasons as the head coach of the Crunch.
Originally from Sept-Iles, Quebec, Zettler has served as an assistant coach with the San Jose Sharks (two stints) and Toronto Maple Leafs. He also played in the NHL for 14 seasons with the Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, Sharks and Maple Leafs. He skated in 569 career games, collecting five goals and 70 points.
Ken Holland
PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER, EDMONTON OILERS
Ken Holland was named President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers in May 2019.
Holland ranks sixth all-time with 925 regular season wins as an NHL general manager, 28 behind Cliff Fletcher. Holland joined the Oilers after serving as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings for 22 seasons, capturing four Stanley Cup championships (1997, 1998, 2002, & 2008), the most recent three while serving as general manager, four Presidents Trophies, 10 division championships, five regular season conference titles, and reaching 100 regular season points in 13 of his last 18 seasons.
Prior to taking over as general manager of the Red Wings in 1997, Holland served in a number of different roles within the organization, including as assistant general manager, general manager of the Red Wings' American Hockey League affiliate, amateur scouting director, and Western Canada scout.
Internationally, Holland has served on several management staffs for Hockey Canada, helping Canada win gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Olympic Winter Games and at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Holland was also general manager with Canada at the 2006 World Hockey Championship in Latvia, where Canada finished fourth overall and assistant general manager at the 2005 World Hockey Championship in Austria, helping Canada win a silver medal.
As a goaltender, he was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 12th round (188th overall), in the 1975 NHL Entry Draft, reaching the NHL for four games with Hartford and Detroit. Holland retired as a player after the 1984-85 season, transitioning soon afterwards into scouting.
Ken Holland was named President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers in May 2019.
Holland ranks sixth all-time with 925 regular season wins as an NHL general manager, 28 behind Cliff Fletcher. Holland joined the Oilers after serving as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings for 22 seasons, capturing four Stanley Cup championships (1997, 1998, 2002, & 2008), the most recent three while serving as general manager, four Presidents Trophies, 10 division championships, five regular season conference titles, and reaching 100 regular season points in 13 of his last 18 seasons.
Prior to taking over as general manager of the Red Wings in 1997, Holland served in a number of different roles within the organization, including as assistant general manager, general manager of the Red Wings' American Hockey League affiliate, amateur scouting director, and Western Canada scout.
Internationally, Holland has served on several management staffs for Hockey Canada, helping Canada win gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Olympic Winter Games and at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Holland was also general manager with Canada at the 2006 World Hockey Championship in Latvia, where Canada finished fourth overall and assistant general manager at the 2005 World Hockey Championship in Austria, helping Canada win a silver medal.
As a goaltender, he was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 12th round (188th overall), in the 1975 NHL Entry Draft, reaching the NHL for four games with Hartford and Detroit. Holland retired as a player after the 1984-85 season, transitioning soon afterwards into scouting.
Jim Nill
GENERAL MANAGER, DALLAS STARS
Jim Nill is the current general manager for the Dallas Stars and was appointed to the position in April, 2013 as the 11th general manager in franchise history and sixth since the team moved to Dallas.
Prior to joining the Stars, Nill spent a total of 19 seasons as a member of the Detroit Red Wings management team, the last 15 of those as the team's assistant general manager. His responsibilities with Detroit included directing the amateur scouting department, overseeing all selections at the NHL Draft, as well as managing the development of the organization's prospects at both the professional and amateur levels. During Nill's tenure in Detroit, the Red Wings had more wins than any other franchise in the National Hockey League, won four Stanley Cups (1997, 1998, 2002 and 2008), six Presidents' Trophies, 12 Central Division titles, seven regular season Western Conference titles, and never missed the playoffs.
He was an integral part of Detroit's drafting of Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall, Valtteri Filppula, Jimmy Howard and Johan Franzen, amongst others.
Nill joined the Red Wings' front office in the summer of 1994 following three seasons with the Ottawa Senators.
Previously, Nill enjoyed a nine-season NHL career as a right wing with the Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings in 524 career games. Nill later went to Adirondack as a player/coach, retiring as a player after the 1990-91 season. A member of the 1979-80 Canadian National and Olympic teams, he was a fifth-round pick of the St. Louis Blues (89th overall) in the 1978 NHL Draft.
Jim Nill is the current general manager for the Dallas Stars and was appointed to the position in April, 2013 as the 11th general manager in franchise history and sixth since the team moved to Dallas.
Prior to joining the Stars, Nill spent a total of 19 seasons as a member of the Detroit Red Wings management team, the last 15 of those as the team's assistant general manager. His responsibilities with Detroit included directing the amateur scouting department, overseeing all selections at the NHL Draft, as well as managing the development of the organization's prospects at both the professional and amateur levels. During Nill's tenure in Detroit, the Red Wings had more wins than any other franchise in the National Hockey League, won four Stanley Cups (1997, 1998, 2002 and 2008), six Presidents' Trophies, 12 Central Division titles, seven regular season Western Conference titles, and never missed the playoffs.
He was an integral part of Detroit's drafting of Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall, Valtteri Filppula, Jimmy Howard and Johan Franzen, amongst others.
Nill joined the Red Wings' front office in the summer of 1994 following three seasons with the Ottawa Senators.
Previously, Nill enjoyed a nine-season NHL career as a right wing with the Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings in 524 career games. Nill later went to Adirondack as a player/coach, retiring as a player after the 1990-91 season. A member of the 1979-80 Canadian National and Olympic teams, he was a fifth-round pick of the St. Louis Blues (89th overall) in the 1978 NHL Draft.
Don Waddell
PRESIDENT / GENERAL MANAGER / ALTERNATE GOVERNOR, CAROLINA HURRICANES
Don Waddell is entering his second season as the Carolina Hurricanes' general manager and his fifth as the team's president. Waddell was named the ninth general manager in franchise history in May 2018. Waddell has 39 years of experience in professional hockey as a player, coach, general manager, scout and business executive. As General Manager, Waddell facilitates all of the team's hockey decisions and as President he oversees the business sides of the Carolina Hurricanes and PNC Arena.
Prior to joining the Hurricanes, Waddell spent three seasons as a consultant and professional scout with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Waddell was general manager of the Atlanta Thrashers from the team's founding in 1998 until 2010 when he took the role of team president. Waddell also served as executive vice president and co-chair of the executive committee of the Atlanta Spirit, the parent company of the Thrashers, the National Basketball Association's Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena. He won the Stanley Cup as assistant general manager of the Detroit Red Wings in 1997-98.
Before becoming an NHL executive, Waddell helped build and guide two International Hockey League (IHL) franchises in San Diego (1990-95) and Orlando (1995-97) as those clubs' executive vice president and general manager. While in Orlando, he was vice president of RDV Sports and served on the executive committee that oversaw the NBA's Orlando Magic, the IHL's Orlando Solar Bears and the company's retail and aviation interests. Waddell was twice named IHL executive of the year (1992-93 and 1995-96).
Don Waddell is entering his second season as the Carolina Hurricanes' general manager and his fifth as the team's president. Waddell was named the ninth general manager in franchise history in May 2018. Waddell has 39 years of experience in professional hockey as a player, coach, general manager, scout and business executive. As General Manager, Waddell facilitates all of the team's hockey decisions and as President he oversees the business sides of the Carolina Hurricanes and PNC Arena.
Prior to joining the Hurricanes, Waddell spent three seasons as a consultant and professional scout with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Waddell was general manager of the Atlanta Thrashers from the team's founding in 1998 until 2010 when he took the role of team president. Waddell also served as executive vice president and co-chair of the executive committee of the Atlanta Spirit, the parent company of the Thrashers, the National Basketball Association's Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena. He won the Stanley Cup as assistant general manager of the Detroit Red Wings in 1997-98.
Before becoming an NHL executive, Waddell helped build and guide two International Hockey League (IHL) franchises in San Diego (1990-95) and Orlando (1995-97) as those clubs' executive vice president and general manager. While in Orlando, he was vice president of RDV Sports and served on the executive committee that oversaw the NBA's Orlando Magic, the IHL's Orlando Solar Bears and the company's retail and aviation interests. Waddell was twice named IHL executive of the year (1992-93 and 1995-96).
Emily Kaplan
NHL REPORTER, ESPN
Emily Kaplan is a national NHL reporter at ESPN. She also appears regularly as a panelist on “Around the Horn” as well as other news programs, such as Sports Center and Outside the Lines. Before joining ESPN in 2017, she was a staff writer at Sports Illustrated and covered the NFL. Emily is 2013 graduate of Penn State University, where she studied at the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism.
Emily Kaplan is a national NHL reporter at ESPN. She also appears regularly as a panelist on “Around the Horn” as well as other news programs, such as Sports Center and Outside the Lines. Before joining ESPN in 2017, she was a staff writer at Sports Illustrated and covered the NFL. Emily is 2013 graduate of Penn State University, where she studied at the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism.
Sara Orlesky
SPORTS REPORTER, TSN
Sara Orlesky is the Winnipeg Bureau Reporter for SPORTSCENTRE. She can be seen regularly filing reports on major sports stories in the Winnipeg area, with a special focus on the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and CFL’s Blue Bombers.
Orlesky joined the CFL on TSN broadcast team as a sideline reporter for the 2008 season, where she has since covered regular season and playoff games including the Grey Cup.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Orlesky has covered a wide range of major events including numerous the Olympics, Grey Cups, IIHF World Junior Championships, and the Stanley Cup Final.
Sara Orlesky is the Winnipeg Bureau Reporter for SPORTSCENTRE. She can be seen regularly filing reports on major sports stories in the Winnipeg area, with a special focus on the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and CFL’s Blue Bombers.
Orlesky joined the CFL on TSN broadcast team as a sideline reporter for the 2008 season, where she has since covered regular season and playoff games including the Grey Cup.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Orlesky has covered a wide range of major events including numerous the Olympics, Grey Cups, IIHF World Junior Championships, and the Stanley Cup Final.
Kevin Weekes
STUDIO ANALYST, NHL NETWORK
With more than 14 years of playing professional hockey, including 11 NHL seasons, goaltender Kevin Weekes brings his unique knowledge to the NHL Network as an analyst on its nightly flagship program, "NHL Tonight." He is also a contributor to NHL.com.
A second-round draft pick of the Florida Panthers in 1993, Weekes played 348 regular-season games with the Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils. Weekes helped lead the Carolina Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup Final in 2002, and is the Hurricanes' all-time leader in playoff goals-against average and save percentage.
As one of the NHL's most charitable players, the Toronto native is dedicated to numerous causes and initiatives throughout North America, including Sky's the Limit, a unique initiative that benefits students in under-resourced communities by providing them with refurbished computers, as well as the Herbert Carnegie Future Aces Foundation, which assists youth and adults to attain the highest level of achievement within their capabilities.
In addition, Weekes is heavily involved in charitable work in his parents' native Barbados, where he hosts the annual Kevin Weekes Celebrity Charity Golf Classic, which raises funds for youth charities in both Barbados and Toronto.
With more than 14 years of playing professional hockey, including 11 NHL seasons, goaltender Kevin Weekes brings his unique knowledge to the NHL Network as an analyst on its nightly flagship program, "NHL Tonight." He is also a contributor to NHL.com.
A second-round draft pick of the Florida Panthers in 1993, Weekes played 348 regular-season games with the Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils. Weekes helped lead the Carolina Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup Final in 2002, and is the Hurricanes' all-time leader in playoff goals-against average and save percentage.
As one of the NHL's most charitable players, the Toronto native is dedicated to numerous causes and initiatives throughout North America, including Sky's the Limit, a unique initiative that benefits students in under-resourced communities by providing them with refurbished computers, as well as the Herbert Carnegie Future Aces Foundation, which assists youth and adults to attain the highest level of achievement within their capabilities.
In addition, Weekes is heavily involved in charitable work in his parents' native Barbados, where he hosts the annual Kevin Weekes Celebrity Charity Golf Classic, which raises funds for youth charities in both Barbados and Toronto.
NHL COACH BREAKOUT SESSIONS
As part of your registration for the clinic, we invite you to take part in one 90 minute networking breakout session with our NHL coaches.
The NHL Coach Breakout Sessions take place daily from June 21 through 25 from 8:00 - 9:30 AM EST and 4:00 - 5:30 PM EST.
Hosted via Zoom, each 90 minute session is broken out into three 30-minute blocks with a different NHL coach for each of the 30 minute sessions.
Each session has limited capacity and is reserved on a first-come first-served basis determined by the date an attendee registers.
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SUPPORTING DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVENESS WITHIN HOCKEY
A portion of the proceeds from the online clinic will be contributed to initiatives that support the development of female hockey coaches as well as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) coaches.
One of the NHL Coaches' Association's primary objectives is to help in the development of all hockey coaches from the youth level up to the highest levels of hockey, as we strongly believe that coaches are important leaders within their communities, serving as role models at every level of the game.
The NHLCA Female Coaches Development Program and NHLCA BIPOC Coaches Program are initiatives that aim to support female coaches, and BIPOC coaches, respectively, in several areas including skills development, leadership strategies, communication tactics, networking, and career advancement opportunities.
