WHAT'S INCLUDED
NHLCA GLOBAL COACHES' CLINIC
ONLINE | JUNE 13 - 17, 2022
5 days and 15 sessions from NHL coaches and other sport leaders, PLUS small group breakout sessions with NHL coaches!
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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 through May 2023
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2022 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 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 NHLCA Global Coaches' Clinics
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The 2021, 2020 and 2019 NHLCA Digital Drill Books with over 300 drills from our NHL coaches
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Bruce Arians
SENIOR CONSULTANT & FORMER HEAD COACH, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Senior Advisor to the General Manager and former Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bruce Arians is the only coach to be named NFL Coach of the Year multiple times within a three year span and with two different teams: 2012 with the Indianapolis Colts and 2014 with the Arizona Cardinals. He started his coaching career in the NCAA in 1975 with Virginia Tech as a graduate assistant. Throughout his 27 years in the NFL, Arians has worked with the Running Backs, Tight Ends, Wide Receivers, and served as an Offensive Coordinator before making the move to Head Coach. Within the NFL, Arians has coached in Kansas City, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Arizona and Tampa Bay. He joined the Buccaneers in 2019, leading Tom Brady and the Buccaneers to the franchise's second Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LV, winning 31-9 over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Senior Advisor to the General Manager and former Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bruce Arians is the only coach to be named NFL Coach of the Year multiple times within a three year span and with two different teams: 2012 with the Indianapolis Colts and 2014 with the Arizona Cardinals. He started his coaching career in the NCAA in 1975 with Virginia Tech as a graduate assistant. Throughout his 27 years in the NFL, Arians has worked with the Running Backs, Tight Ends, Wide Receivers, and served as an Offensive Coordinator before making the move to Head Coach. Within the NFL, Arians has coached in Kansas City, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Arizona and Tampa Bay. He joined the Buccaneers in 2019, leading Tom Brady and the Buccaneers to the franchise's second Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LV, winning 31-9 over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tim Army
HEAD COACH, IOWA WILD
Tim Army is the current Head Coach for the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League. Army has over 30 years of coaching experience, having started in 1987 with his alma mater Providence College as an Assistant Coach. He spent six seasons with Friars before joining the NHL as an Assistant Coach with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 1993. He went on to coach with the Washington Capitals (1997-2002) and Colorado Avalanche (2011-2017). Army has also spent time coaching in the AHL prior to his time with the Wild, coaching the Portland Pirates and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In 2005, Army rejoined Providence College as a Head Coach for another six seasons.
Internationally, Army helped Team USA capture two Bronze medals at the 1996 and 2013 World Championships.
Tim Army is the current Head Coach for the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League. Army has over 30 years of coaching experience, having started in 1987 with his alma mater Providence College as an Assistant Coach. He spent six seasons with Friars before joining the NHL as an Assistant Coach with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 1993. He went on to coach with the Washington Capitals (1997-2002) and Colorado Avalanche (2011-2017). Army has also spent time coaching in the AHL prior to his time with the Wild, coaching the Portland Pirates and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In 2005, Army rejoined Providence College as a Head Coach for another six seasons.
Internationally, Army helped Team USA capture two Bronze medals at the 1996 and 2013 World Championships.
Bob Boughner
HEAD COACH, SAN JOSE SHARKS
Bob Boughner, was named the 9th Head Coach in San Jose Sharks history in 2020 after two seasons as Head Coach of the Florida Panthers. Boughner made the jump to the NHL in 2010 for one season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and then again in 2015 as an Assistant Coach with the San Jose Sharks. He began his coaching career in 2006 with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL where he served as the Head Coach, President and Owner. He bought the Spitfires in 2005 after his retirement from the NHL. In 2008 and 2009, Boughner was named OHL Coach of the Year and CHL Coach of the Year. In 2009 and 2010, Windsor won the OHL Championship and the CHL Memorial Cup Championship with Boughner behind the bench as Head Coach. Boughner won another CHL Memorial Cup Championship in 2017 serving as president and franchise owner.
As a player, Boughner was drafted 32nd overall in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. He went on to play in 630 career NHL Games for Buffalo, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Calgary, Carolina and Colorado.
Bob Boughner, was named the 9th Head Coach in San Jose Sharks history in 2020 after two seasons as Head Coach of the Florida Panthers. Boughner made the jump to the NHL in 2010 for one season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and then again in 2015 as an Assistant Coach with the San Jose Sharks. He began his coaching career in 2006 with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL where he served as the Head Coach, President and Owner. He bought the Spitfires in 2005 after his retirement from the NHL. In 2008 and 2009, Boughner was named OHL Coach of the Year and CHL Coach of the Year. In 2009 and 2010, Windsor won the OHL Championship and the CHL Memorial Cup Championship with Boughner behind the bench as Head Coach. Boughner won another CHL Memorial Cup Championship in 2017 serving as president and franchise owner.
As a player, Boughner was drafted 32nd overall in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. He went on to play in 630 career NHL Games for Buffalo, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Calgary, Carolina and Colorado.
Scotty Bowman
NHL ALUMNI COACH
A 9 time Stanley Cup Champion as Head Coach, 2 time Stanley Cup Champion as a Consultant, the winningest Head Coach in NHL History (1244 Wins), and the most games coached in league history (2141 Games Coached), Scotty Bowman is one of the greatest hockey coaches of all time. With a coaching career lasting over 30 years, he has been behind the bench as Head Coach for the St. Louis Blues, Montréal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings. Along with coaching, Bowman has held front office roles, serving as a General Manager, Director of Amateur Scouting, Director of Player Development, Team Consultant and Senior Advisor. He is a two time Jack Adams Award Winner for NHL Coach of the Year in 1977 and 1996. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991 in the Builder category and joined Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2003.
A 9 time Stanley Cup Champion as Head Coach, 2 time Stanley Cup Champion as a Consultant, the winningest Head Coach in NHL History (1244 Wins), and the most games coached in league history (2141 Games Coached), Scotty Bowman is one of the greatest hockey coaches of all time. With a coaching career lasting over 30 years, he has been behind the bench as Head Coach for the St. Louis Blues, Montréal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings. Along with coaching, Bowman has held front office roles, serving as a General Manager, Director of Amateur Scouting, Director of Player Development, Team Consultant and Senior Advisor. He is a two time Jack Adams Award Winner for NHL Coach of the Year in 1977 and 1996. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991 in the Builder category and joined Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2003.
Rick Carlisle
HEAD COACH, INDIANA PACERS
Rick Carlisle is the Head Coach of the Indiana Pacers. On June 24, 2021, Carlisle returned to the Indiana Pacers for his second stint as Head Coach and as the 16th Coach in Pacers history.
Prior to his second stint with the Pacers, Coach Carlisle was the Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks (2008-2021), Indiana Pacers (2003-2007), and Detroit Pistons (2001-2003). In Dallas, Coach Carlisle held a regular season record of 555-478, leading the organization to the NBA Playoffs nine times and winning its first ever NBA Championship in 2011. In his first stint with the Pacers, Coach Carlisle compiled a regular season record of 181-147 and led the Pacers to three consecutive NBA Playoffs. Coach Carlisle began his head coaching career with the Detroit Pistons. During his two seasons with the Pistons, Coach Carlisle owned a regular season record of 100-64 and won two Central Division Championships. For these efforts, Coach Carlisle won the 2002 NBA Coach of the Year Award. Before Coach Carlisle became a Head Coach, he was an Assistant Coach for the Pacers (1997-2000), Trail Blazers (1994-1997), and Nets (1989-1994).
Rick Carlisle was born on October 27, 1959, in Ogdensburg, New York. He attended both Lisbon Central High School and Worcester Academy, later going on to play at the University of Maine for two years (1979-1981). Coach Carlisle then transferred to the University of Virginia, becoming a co-captain of the 1984 Cavaliers team that reached the Final Four. Carlisle was picked 70th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 1984 Draft and won an NBA Championship with the Celtics in 1986, making Carlisle the 12th person to ever win an NBA Championship as both a player and Coach. Carlisle also played for the Knicks and Nets. Coach Carlisle and his wife, Donna, have one child, Abby, and he is an avid pianist and private pilot.
Rick Carlisle is the Head Coach of the Indiana Pacers. On June 24, 2021, Carlisle returned to the Indiana Pacers for his second stint as Head Coach and as the 16th Coach in Pacers history.
Prior to his second stint with the Pacers, Coach Carlisle was the Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks (2008-2021), Indiana Pacers (2003-2007), and Detroit Pistons (2001-2003). In Dallas, Coach Carlisle held a regular season record of 555-478, leading the organization to the NBA Playoffs nine times and winning its first ever NBA Championship in 2011. In his first stint with the Pacers, Coach Carlisle compiled a regular season record of 181-147 and led the Pacers to three consecutive NBA Playoffs. Coach Carlisle began his head coaching career with the Detroit Pistons. During his two seasons with the Pistons, Coach Carlisle owned a regular season record of 100-64 and won two Central Division Championships. For these efforts, Coach Carlisle won the 2002 NBA Coach of the Year Award. Before Coach Carlisle became a Head Coach, he was an Assistant Coach for the Pacers (1997-2000), Trail Blazers (1994-1997), and Nets (1989-1994).
Rick Carlisle was born on October 27, 1959, in Ogdensburg, New York. He attended both Lisbon Central High School and Worcester Academy, later going on to play at the University of Maine for two years (1979-1981). Coach Carlisle then transferred to the University of Virginia, becoming a co-captain of the 1984 Cavaliers team that reached the Final Four. Carlisle was picked 70th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 1984 Draft and won an NBA Championship with the Celtics in 1986, making Carlisle the 12th person to ever win an NBA Championship as both a player and Coach. Carlisle also played for the Knicks and Nets. Coach Carlisle and his wife, Donna, have one child, Abby, and he is an avid pianist and private pilot.
Mark Ciaccio
SKILLS COACH, NEW YORK RANGERS
Mark Ciaccio is currently the skills coach for the New York Rangers having joined the Rangers organization in 2013. He previously spent 11 seasons as the Phoenix Coyotes skating coach from 2001 to 2011. Prior to that, Mark was an assistant coach for the New Mexico Scorpions of the WPHL and spent time as the Interim Head Coach. Ciaccio was also a skating skills coach for Modo in Sweden and for the German National Program. He also spent time as the Director of Player Development for USA Hockey.
Mark Ciaccio is currently the skills coach for the New York Rangers having joined the Rangers organization in 2013. He previously spent 11 seasons as the Phoenix Coyotes skating coach from 2001 to 2011. Prior to that, Mark was an assistant coach for the New Mexico Scorpions of the WPHL and spent time as the Interim Head Coach. Ciaccio was also a skating skills coach for Modo in Sweden and for the German National Program. He also spent time as the Director of Player Development for USA Hockey.
Pete DeBoer
HEAD COACH, VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach, Peter DeBoer is in his third season with the team, having joined the organization mid season in 2020. His coaching career spans 30 years, having spent the majority of his time in the Ontario Hockey League with the Detroit Jr. Red Wings, Detroit Jr. Whalers, Plymouth Whalers, and the Kitchener Rangers. He made the move to the NHL in 2008 as Head Coach for the Florida Panthers. In the NHL, DeBoer has coached for Florida, New Jersey, San Jose and Vegas. He has the seventh most games coached out of Active NHL Head Coaches with 975 and will hit his 1000th game coached in March, 2022. He will reach 500 games won in February, 2022 and is currently ranked eighth in Active NHL Head Coaches games won with 495.
Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach, Peter DeBoer is in his third season with the team, having joined the organization mid season in 2020. His coaching career spans 30 years, having spent the majority of his time in the Ontario Hockey League with the Detroit Jr. Red Wings, Detroit Jr. Whalers, Plymouth Whalers, and the Kitchener Rangers. He made the move to the NHL in 2008 as Head Coach for the Florida Panthers. In the NHL, DeBoer has coached for Florida, New Jersey, San Jose and Vegas. He has the seventh most games coached out of Active NHL Head Coaches with 975 and will hit his 1000th game coached in March, 2022. He will reach 500 games won in February, 2022 and is currently ranked eighth in Active NHL Head Coaches games won with 495.
Dallas Eakins
HEAD COACH, ANAHEIM DUCKS
Dallas Eakins is in the midst of his third season as head coach of the Anaheim Ducks in 2021-22, his seventh season within the organization. Eakins coached his 200th career NHL game Feb. 15, 2021 at San Jose. Named to his current post June 17, 2019, Eakins previously served as head coach for Anaheim's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in San Diego from 2015-19. In his four seasons behind the bench, Eakins led the Gulls to a 154-95-23 record and three trips to the Calder Cup Playoffs. In addition, San Diego led the AHL Pacific Division in wins, points (331) and points percentage (.608) since the division's inception in 2015-16.
Eakins joined the Anaheim organization June 26, 2015 after serving as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers from 2013-15. Eakins previously spent four seasons as head coach of the AHL's Toronto Marlies (2009-13). In 584 career AHL games with San Diego and Toronto, Eakins led his teams to a 311-209-64 record and five appearances in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Eakins helped San Diego advance to the 2019 Western Conference Finals and guided his 2011-12 Marlies club to an appearance in the 2012 Calder Cup Finals.
The Dade City, Fla. native guided the Marlies to the top of the North Division standings during his final two seasons behind the bench in Toronto while winning four of six playoff series. As a member of the Marlies, Eakins was named one of two head coaches to represent the Western Conference for the AHL All-Star Games for both the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons.
Selected by Washington in the 10th round (208th overall) of the 1985 NHL Draft, Eakins appeared in 120 career NHL games with the Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers, St. Louis Blues, Phoenix Coyotes, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders and Calgary Flames. Eakins also played in the AHL and International Hockey League during his professional career, winning both the Calder Cup (2002) and Turner Cup (2000). His final professional season was with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) before retiring as a player May 26, 2004.
Dallas Eakins is in the midst of his third season as head coach of the Anaheim Ducks in 2021-22, his seventh season within the organization. Eakins coached his 200th career NHL game Feb. 15, 2021 at San Jose. Named to his current post June 17, 2019, Eakins previously served as head coach for Anaheim's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in San Diego from 2015-19. In his four seasons behind the bench, Eakins led the Gulls to a 154-95-23 record and three trips to the Calder Cup Playoffs. In addition, San Diego led the AHL Pacific Division in wins, points (331) and points percentage (.608) since the division's inception in 2015-16.
Eakins joined the Anaheim organization June 26, 2015 after serving as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers from 2013-15. Eakins previously spent four seasons as head coach of the AHL's Toronto Marlies (2009-13). In 584 career AHL games with San Diego and Toronto, Eakins led his teams to a 311-209-64 record and five appearances in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Eakins helped San Diego advance to the 2019 Western Conference Finals and guided his 2011-12 Marlies club to an appearance in the 2012 Calder Cup Finals.
The Dade City, Fla. native guided the Marlies to the top of the North Division standings during his final two seasons behind the bench in Toronto while winning four of six playoff series. As a member of the Marlies, Eakins was named one of two head coaches to represent the Western Conference for the AHL All-Star Games for both the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons.
Selected by Washington in the 10th round (208th overall) of the 1985 NHL Draft, Eakins appeared in 120 career NHL games with the Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers, St. Louis Blues, Phoenix Coyotes, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders and Calgary Flames. Eakins also played in the AHL and International Hockey League during his professional career, winning both the Calder Cup (2002) and Turner Cup (2000). His final professional season was with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) before retiring as a player May 26, 2004.
Dean Evason
HEAD COACH, MINNESOTA WILD
Dean Evason, Head coach of the Minnesota Wild is in his fifth season with the organization, being promoted to Interim Head Coach midway through the 2019/20 season. Since then, Evason has led the Wild to a 62-29-7 record in 98 games as Head Coach. Evason began his coaching career after retiring, spending seven seasons in the WHL with Calgary, Kamloops and Vancouver. He joined the Washington Capitals in 2005 for seven seasons before being named Head Coach of the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL for six seasons.
As a player, Evason was drafted in the 89th overall by the Washington Capitals and went on to play in 803 career games for Washington, Hartford, San Jose, Dallas and Calgary before ending his career in 1999 in Germany. He won a World Championship Gold Medal in 1997 with Team Canada.
Dean Evason, Head coach of the Minnesota Wild is in his fifth season with the organization, being promoted to Interim Head Coach midway through the 2019/20 season. Since then, Evason has led the Wild to a 62-29-7 record in 98 games as Head Coach. Evason began his coaching career after retiring, spending seven seasons in the WHL with Calgary, Kamloops and Vancouver. He joined the Washington Capitals in 2005 for seven seasons before being named Head Coach of the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL for six seasons.
As a player, Evason was drafted in the 89th overall by the Washington Capitals and went on to play in 803 career games for Washington, Hartford, San Jose, Dallas and Calgary before ending his career in 1999 in Germany. He won a World Championship Gold Medal in 1997 with Team Canada.
John Hynes
HEAD COACH, NASHVILLE PREDATORS
Nashville Predators Head Coach John Hynes is in his third season with the organization, having joined the team mid-season in 2020. Prior to the Predators, Hynes was Head Coach for the New Jersey Devils since 2015. Hynes has spent time coaching in the NCAA, NAHL, AHL and with the United States Development Program. He guided Team USA to a U18 WJC Gold Medal in 2002 and 2006, a U18 WJC Silver Medal in 2004, a U20 WJC Gold Medal in 2004, a U18 WJC Bronze Medal in 2008. He was named AHL Coach of the Year in 2011 as Head Coach of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Nashville Predators Head Coach John Hynes is in his third season with the organization, having joined the team mid-season in 2020. Prior to the Predators, Hynes was Head Coach for the New Jersey Devils since 2015. Hynes has spent time coaching in the NCAA, NAHL, AHL and with the United States Development Program. He guided Team USA to a U18 WJC Gold Medal in 2002 and 2006, a U18 WJC Silver Medal in 2004, a U20 WJC Gold Medal in 2004, a U18 WJC Bronze Medal in 2008. He was named AHL Coach of the Year in 2011 as Head Coach of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Claude Julien
NHL HEAD COACH
Stanley Cup Champion (2011), Former NHL Head Coach and current Team Canada Head Coach, Claude Julien has been behind the bench since 1993 with experience in the QMJHL, AHL, NHL and at the National Team level. In the NHL, Julien has coached with Montréal, New Jersey and Boston, winning the Jack Adams award for NHL Coach of the Year in 2009. He won a U20 World Junior Championship Silver Medal in 1999, a U20 World Junior Championship Bronze Medal in 2000, an Olympic Gold Medal in 2014, a World Cup Gold Medal in 2017 and was named AHL Coach of the Year in 2003. As an NHL Head Coach, Julien coached in 1274 regular season games, winning 667 games and coached 124 playoff games winning 68 games.
Stanley Cup Champion (2011), Former NHL Head Coach and current Team Canada Head Coach, Claude Julien has been behind the bench since 1993 with experience in the QMJHL, AHL, NHL and at the National Team level. In the NHL, Julien has coached with Montréal, New Jersey and Boston, winning the Jack Adams award for NHL Coach of the Year in 2009. He won a U20 World Junior Championship Silver Medal in 1999, a U20 World Junior Championship Bronze Medal in 2000, an Olympic Gold Medal in 2014, a World Cup Gold Medal in 2017 and was named AHL Coach of the Year in 2003. As an NHL Head Coach, Julien coached in 1274 regular season games, winning 667 games and coached 124 playoff games winning 68 games.
Dave King
NHL ALUMNI COACH
With almost 50 years of coaching experience, Dave King has seen it all having coached at the USports, WHL, National Team, DEL, KHL, and NHL levels. Over the years, King has served as Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Development Coach, General Manager, Director of European Scouting, Senior Advisor, and Team Consultant. King was named USports Coach of the Year in 1980, won three World Championship Silver Medals in 1989, 1991, and 2017, a World Championship Bronze Medal in 1982, a U20 WJC Gold Medal in 1982, a U20 WJC Bronze Medal in 1983, an Olympic Silver Medal in 1992, an Olympic Bronze Medal in 2018 and three time Spengler Cup winner in 2006, 2017, and 2018. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001 in the builder category.
With almost 50 years of coaching experience, Dave King has seen it all having coached at the USports, WHL, National Team, DEL, KHL, and NHL levels. Over the years, King has served as Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Development Coach, General Manager, Director of European Scouting, Senior Advisor, and Team Consultant. King was named USports Coach of the Year in 1980, won three World Championship Silver Medals in 1989, 1991, and 2017, a World Championship Bronze Medal in 1982, a U20 WJC Gold Medal in 1982, a U20 WJC Bronze Medal in 1983, an Olympic Silver Medal in 1992, an Olympic Bronze Medal in 2018 and three time Spengler Cup winner in 2006, 2017, and 2018. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001 in the builder category.
Kelsey Koelzer
HEAD COACH, ARCADIA UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S HOCKEY
Kelsey Koelzer was hired in September of 2019 to lead the women’s ice hockey team into its inaugural season in 2021-22.
A Horsham, Pa., native and graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School, Koelzer enjoyed an illustrious Division I collegiate playing career. She was a three-time, First-team All-Ivy League honoree at Princeton University (including being named the Tigers’ first First-team All-American), and was named Ivy League Player of the Year in 2016—a season that culminated in an Ivy League Championship and a trip to the NCAA national quarterfinals in Minneapolis, Minn.
Following the 2016 season, Koelzer was selected for the United States National Women’s Ice Hockey Under-22 team and was a United States Olympic tryout participant a year later. In 2016, the Metropolitan Riveters made Koelzer the first-overall pick in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) Draft, making Koelzer the first African American to be the top selection in the highest level of American professional hockey. During the 2018 season, Koelzer led the Riveters to the NWHL Isobel Cup Championship and was named Co-MVP of the 2018 NWHL All-Star game.
In addition to her playing background, Koelzer brings a wealth of coaching experience, including three years with the Princeton Hockey Youth Camps and a summer with the National Collegiate Development Camp in 2017. Koelzer also serves on the NHL/NHLPA Female Hockey Advisory Committee, a group formed to accelerate the growth of female hockey in North America and ensure that girls experience all the opportunities and benefits that the sport provides.
Koelzer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Princeton. She was also featured in a November 2016 New York Times story, Two Black Women Embrace Their Chance to Be Hockey Role Models.
Kelsey Koelzer was hired in September of 2019 to lead the women’s ice hockey team into its inaugural season in 2021-22.
A Horsham, Pa., native and graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School, Koelzer enjoyed an illustrious Division I collegiate playing career. She was a three-time, First-team All-Ivy League honoree at Princeton University (including being named the Tigers’ first First-team All-American), and was named Ivy League Player of the Year in 2016—a season that culminated in an Ivy League Championship and a trip to the NCAA national quarterfinals in Minneapolis, Minn.
Following the 2016 season, Koelzer was selected for the United States National Women’s Ice Hockey Under-22 team and was a United States Olympic tryout participant a year later. In 2016, the Metropolitan Riveters made Koelzer the first-overall pick in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) Draft, making Koelzer the first African American to be the top selection in the highest level of American professional hockey. During the 2018 season, Koelzer led the Riveters to the NWHL Isobel Cup Championship and was named Co-MVP of the 2018 NWHL All-Star game.
In addition to her playing background, Koelzer brings a wealth of coaching experience, including three years with the Princeton Hockey Youth Camps and a summer with the National Collegiate Development Camp in 2017. Koelzer also serves on the NHL/NHLPA Female Hockey Advisory Committee, a group formed to accelerate the growth of female hockey in North America and ensure that girls experience all the opportunities and benefits that the sport provides.
Koelzer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Princeton. She was also featured in a November 2016 New York Times story, Two Black Women Embrace Their Chance to Be Hockey Role Models.
Brad Larsen
HEAD COACH, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
Brad Larsen was named Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the summer of 2020, having been with the organization since 2014 as an Assistant Coach. Prior to joining the Blue Jackets, Larsen spent four seasons, 2 as an Assistant Coach and 2 as a Head Coach in the AHL with Springfield.
Larsen was drafted in 1997, 87th overall by the Colorado Avalanche and went on to play in 294 career games, winning a Stanley Cup in 2001. He also won a U20 WJC Gold Medal in 1996 and 1997.
Brad Larsen was named Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the summer of 2020, having been with the organization since 2014 as an Assistant Coach. Prior to joining the Blue Jackets, Larsen spent four seasons, 2 as an Assistant Coach and 2 as a Head Coach in the AHL with Springfield.
Larsen was drafted in 1997, 87th overall by the Colorado Avalanche and went on to play in 294 career games, winning a Stanley Cup in 2001. He also won a U20 WJC Gold Medal in 1996 and 1997.
Kevin McCarthy
ASSISTANT COACH, WASHINGTON CAPITALS
Kevin McCathy is in his second season with the Washington Capitals, having started his coaching career in 1987 as a Player-Assistant Coach with the Hershey Bears of the AHL. After his retirement, he spent two more years in Hershey before joining the Flyers organization as the Director of Professional Scouting. After two seasons, McCarthy switched back to coaching and spent time in Hartford, Carolina, Philadelphia, and Nashville. McCarthy won a Stanley Cup in 2005 with the Hurricanes.
As a player, McCarthy was drafted 17th overall in 1997 by the Philadelphia Flyers and went on to play in 537 career games. In 1987, he won an AHL Calder Cup and is also a member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.
Kevin McCathy is in his second season with the Washington Capitals, having started his coaching career in 1987 as a Player-Assistant Coach with the Hershey Bears of the AHL. After his retirement, he spent two more years in Hershey before joining the Flyers organization as the Director of Professional Scouting. After two seasons, McCarthy switched back to coaching and spent time in Hartford, Carolina, Philadelphia, and Nashville. McCarthy won a Stanley Cup in 2005 with the Hurricanes.
As a player, McCarthy was drafted 17th overall in 1997 by the Philadelphia Flyers and went on to play in 537 career games. In 1987, he won an AHL Calder Cup and is also a member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.
Steve McCarthy
ASSISTANT COACH, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
Steve McCarthy wrapped up his first season behind the bench as an Assistant Coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets. McCarthy joined Brad Larsen’s staff after spending the previous five seasons with the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL.
As a player, McCarthy was drafted 23rd overall in the 1999 NHL Entry draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and went on to play in 302 career games. He retired in 2016 and went straight into coaching. He won a World Junior Championship Bronze Medal in 2000 and 2001. He also won the NLA Championship in Switzerland with the Zurich Lions in 2012 and 2014.
Steve McCarthy wrapped up his first season behind the bench as an Assistant Coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets. McCarthy joined Brad Larsen’s staff after spending the previous five seasons with the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL.
As a player, McCarthy was drafted 23rd overall in the 1999 NHL Entry draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and went on to play in 302 career games. He retired in 2016 and went straight into coaching. He won a World Junior Championship Bronze Medal in 2000 and 2001. He also won the NLA Championship in Switzerland with the Zurich Lions in 2012 and 2014.
Larry Robinson
NHL ALUMNI COACH
A Hockey Hall of Fame Member since 1995, six time Stanley Cup Champion as a player, one time Stanley Cup Champion as Head Coach, and a three time Stanley Cup Champion as Consultant / Special Assignment Coach, Larry Robinson has been around the NHL for over 50 years. Currently, he is a Team Consultant with the St. Louis Blues. Robinson began coaching in New Jersey in 1993 and spent time over the next 30 years with LA, New Jersey, San Jose and St. Louis. During his 30 plus year coaching career, Robinson has held numerous roles as Assistant Coach, Head Coach, Special Assignment Coach, Associate Coach, Director of Player Development and Team Consultant.
Robinson was drafted by the Montréal Canadiens 20th overall in the 1971 entry draft and went on to become the NHL’s all-time leader in plus/minus, finishing his career with +722. A 10x All-Star defensemen, Robinson’s career includes six Stanley Cups, two Norris Trophies, two Canada Cups, a Conn Smythe and a Calder Cup Championship.
A Hockey Hall of Fame Member since 1995, six time Stanley Cup Champion as a player, one time Stanley Cup Champion as Head Coach, and a three time Stanley Cup Champion as Consultant / Special Assignment Coach, Larry Robinson has been around the NHL for over 50 years. Currently, he is a Team Consultant with the St. Louis Blues. Robinson began coaching in New Jersey in 1993 and spent time over the next 30 years with LA, New Jersey, San Jose and St. Louis. During his 30 plus year coaching career, Robinson has held numerous roles as Assistant Coach, Head Coach, Special Assignment Coach, Associate Coach, Director of Player Development and Team Consultant.
Robinson was drafted by the Montréal Canadiens 20th overall in the 1971 entry draft and went on to become the NHL’s all-time leader in plus/minus, finishing his career with +722. A 10x All-Star defensemen, Robinson’s career includes six Stanley Cups, two Norris Trophies, two Canada Cups, a Conn Smythe and a Calder Cup Championship.
André Tourigny
HEAD COACH, ARIZONA COYOTES
Andre Tourigny was hired in 2021 by the Arizona Coyotes as their 19th Head Coach in franchise history. With more than 20 years of coaching under his belt, Tourigny has spent most of his career in the Canadian Hockey league in both the QMJHL and OHL and has spent time with Team Canada. He spent two seasons with Colorado from 2013 to 2015 and one season with Ottawa in 2015 before going back to the OHL. Along with coaching, he has held front office roles serving as General Manager and Vice President of Hockey Operations. He has won a silver medal at the 2010, 2011 and 2021 U20 World Junior Championship and a gold medal at the 2020 U20 World Junior Championships. In 2021, he helped Team Canada win a gold medal at the World Championships. He was named QMJHL Coach of the Year in 2006, OHL Coach of the Year in 2019 and 2020 and CHL Coach of the Year in 2020.
Andre Tourigny was hired in 2021 by the Arizona Coyotes as their 19th Head Coach in franchise history. With more than 20 years of coaching under his belt, Tourigny has spent most of his career in the Canadian Hockey league in both the QMJHL and OHL and has spent time with Team Canada. He spent two seasons with Colorado from 2013 to 2015 and one season with Ottawa in 2015 before going back to the OHL. Along with coaching, he has held front office roles serving as General Manager and Vice President of Hockey Operations. He has won a silver medal at the 2010, 2011 and 2021 U20 World Junior Championship and a gold medal at the 2020 U20 World Junior Championships. In 2021, he helped Team Canada win a gold medal at the World Championships. He was named QMJHL Coach of the Year in 2006, OHL Coach of the Year in 2019 and 2020 and CHL Coach of the Year in 2020.
Mike Vellucci
ASSISTANT COACH, PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
Mike Vellucci is an Assistant Coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins, joining Mike Sullivan’s staff in 2020. Vellucci started his career in 1994 in the NAHL with the Compuware Ambassadors before joining Plymouth of the OHL for 13 seasons where he served as both Head Coach and General Manager. He made the jump to the NHL in 2014 with the Carolina Hurricanes as Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations, staying with the organization until 2019. In 2018, alongside his AGM and Director of Hockey Operations role, he was also the Head Coach of Charlotte Checkers, Carolina’s AHL farm team. He joined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2019 for one season as General Manager and Head Coach. In 1994 and 1999, Vellucci was named NAHL Executive of the Year, he was named NAHL Coach of the Year in 1998, OHL Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2013, and AHL Coach of the Year in 2019. He guided Plymouth to an OHL Championship in 2007 and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to an AHL Calder Cup Championship in 2019.
Mike Vellucci is an Assistant Coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins, joining Mike Sullivan’s staff in 2020. Vellucci started his career in 1994 in the NAHL with the Compuware Ambassadors before joining Plymouth of the OHL for 13 seasons where he served as both Head Coach and General Manager. He made the jump to the NHL in 2014 with the Carolina Hurricanes as Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations, staying with the organization until 2019. In 2018, alongside his AGM and Director of Hockey Operations role, he was also the Head Coach of Charlotte Checkers, Carolina’s AHL farm team. He joined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2019 for one season as General Manager and Head Coach. In 1994 and 1999, Vellucci was named NAHL Executive of the Year, he was named NAHL Coach of the Year in 1998, OHL Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2013, and AHL Coach of the Year in 2019. He guided Plymouth to an OHL Championship in 2007 and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to an AHL Calder Cup Championship in 2019.
Pascal Vincent
ASSISTANT COACH, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
Pascal Vincent joined the Columbus Blue Jackets in the summer of 2021, serving as an Associate Coach on Brad Larsen’s staff. He previously spent 10 seasons with the Winnipeg Jets organization including five as Assistant Coach of the Jets and five seasons as Head Coach of the Manitoba Moose, the Jets AHL affiliate. In 2018, he was awarded the AHL Coach of the Year award. Prior to making the move to the NHL in 2011 with the Jets organization, Vincent spent 12 seasons as Head Coach in the QMJHL, nine of which he also served as General Manager. In 2008, he was awarded the QMJHL Coach of the Year award with Cape Breton Screaming Eagles.
Internationally, Vincent was an Assistant Coach for Team Canada at the U18 WJC helping the team to capture a Gold Medal.
Pascal Vincent joined the Columbus Blue Jackets in the summer of 2021, serving as an Associate Coach on Brad Larsen’s staff. He previously spent 10 seasons with the Winnipeg Jets organization including five as Assistant Coach of the Jets and five seasons as Head Coach of the Manitoba Moose, the Jets AHL affiliate. In 2018, he was awarded the AHL Coach of the Year award. Prior to making the move to the NHL in 2011 with the Jets organization, Vincent spent 12 seasons as Head Coach in the QMJHL, nine of which he also served as General Manager. In 2008, he was awarded the QMJHL Coach of the Year award with Cape Breton Screaming Eagles.
Internationally, Vincent was an Assistant Coach for Team Canada at the U18 WJC helping the team to capture a Gold Medal.
David Amber
BROADCASTER, SPORTSNET
David Amber is the host of Hockey Night in Canada and the NHL on Sportsnet. Prior to joining Sportsnet 8 years ago, he was with NHL Network starting in the 2010-11 NHL season as host of NHL Tonight and brings a wealth of experience to the job. Amber also serves as co-host for the Network’s coverage at the NHL's signature events and exclusive programming.
Prior to joining NHL Network, Amber appeared on ESPN networks from 2002 to 2010 beginning as an ESPNEWS anchor in 2002 and anchoring Outside the Lines, NHL2Night and NCAA basketball. Throughout his career with ESPN, Amber also served as ESPN’s Toronto-based reporter and as a contributor to ESPN’s SportsCenter, Outside the Lines, Baseball Tonight and College GameDay. As an ESPN reporter, Amber provided coverage from the NBA Finals, MLB Playoffs and other major events, as well as serving as a sideline reporter for NCAA football and the World Baseball Classic.
Prior to ESPN, Amber was a reporter and anchor for TSN from 1997 to 2002. During his career at TSN, Amber became one of the Canadian sports network's most knowledgeable and well-respected reporters, having covered some of the world’s biggest sporting events, including the NHL Stanley Cup Final, MLB World Series, CFL Grey Cup and the 2000 Olympic Summer Games from Sydney.
Amber originally joined TSN as a Calgary correspondent before moving to Toronto to report for TSN throughout Southern Ontario.
Prior to joining TSN, Amber worked in Sault St. Marie, ON, as an anchor and reporter.
Born and raised in Toronto, Amber earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in North American Studies from McGill University in Montreal and a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University in upstate New York.
David Amber is the host of Hockey Night in Canada and the NHL on Sportsnet. Prior to joining Sportsnet 8 years ago, he was with NHL Network starting in the 2010-11 NHL season as host of NHL Tonight and brings a wealth of experience to the job. Amber also serves as co-host for the Network’s coverage at the NHL's signature events and exclusive programming.
Prior to joining NHL Network, Amber appeared on ESPN networks from 2002 to 2010 beginning as an ESPNEWS anchor in 2002 and anchoring Outside the Lines, NHL2Night and NCAA basketball. Throughout his career with ESPN, Amber also served as ESPN’s Toronto-based reporter and as a contributor to ESPN’s SportsCenter, Outside the Lines, Baseball Tonight and College GameDay. As an ESPN reporter, Amber provided coverage from the NBA Finals, MLB Playoffs and other major events, as well as serving as a sideline reporter for NCAA football and the World Baseball Classic.
Prior to ESPN, Amber was a reporter and anchor for TSN from 1997 to 2002. During his career at TSN, Amber became one of the Canadian sports network's most knowledgeable and well-respected reporters, having covered some of the world’s biggest sporting events, including the NHL Stanley Cup Final, MLB World Series, CFL Grey Cup and the 2000 Olympic Summer Games from Sydney.
Amber originally joined TSN as a Calgary correspondent before moving to Toronto to report for TSN throughout Southern Ontario.
Prior to joining TSN, Amber worked in Sault St. Marie, ON, as an anchor and reporter.
Born and raised in Toronto, Amber earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in North American Studies from McGill University in Montreal and a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University in upstate New York.
Matt Devlin
NBA PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER
Matt Devlin is entering his 12th season with the Raptors as the club’s television play-by-play voice. He brings a wealth of experience to Raptors games having called NBA action for the Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA TV and TNT. Devlin has also worked with the NBA and its national television partners since 2002, serving as a play-by-play announcer for TNT’s national coverage. He will continue to do so when his obligations with the Raptors allow.
Since coming to Toronto Devlin has also worked games as the play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays on Rogers Sportsnet. In 2012, he broadcast Canadian Football League action for TSN, as well as the 2012 Rogers Cup tennis tournament.
Considered one of the top broadcasters in the industry, Devlin has also called National Football League and Major League Baseball, WNBA and college basketball, football and baseball games. He is also one of the few broadcasters selected to work the Olympic Games covering track and field, diving and wrestling.
Matt Devlin is entering his 12th season with the Raptors as the club’s television play-by-play voice. He brings a wealth of experience to Raptors games having called NBA action for the Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA TV and TNT. Devlin has also worked with the NBA and its national television partners since 2002, serving as a play-by-play announcer for TNT’s national coverage. He will continue to do so when his obligations with the Raptors allow.
Since coming to Toronto Devlin has also worked games as the play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays on Rogers Sportsnet. In 2012, he broadcast Canadian Football League action for TSN, as well as the 2012 Rogers Cup tennis tournament.
Considered one of the top broadcasters in the industry, Devlin has also called National Football League and Major League Baseball, WNBA and college basketball, football and baseball games. He is also one of the few broadcasters selected to work the Olympic Games covering track and field, diving and wrestling.
Steve Levy
BROADCASTER, ESPN
Steve Levy, one of ESPN’s signature voices, was the seventh play-by-play voice in the 51-year history of Monday Night Football. Levy joined the company nearly three decades ago in August 1993 and emerged as one of ESPN’s leading play-by-play commentators for his work on college football, NFL, NHL, and the XFL. In studio, he is widely known for anchoring SportsCenter throughout his career.
Throughout his ESPN career, Levy has handled a variety of play-by-play assignments, including the World Cup of Hockey (2016), NHL and Stanley Cup Playoff games (1995-2005) on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC Sports and the NCAA Division I men’s hockey semifinals and finals (“The Frozen Four”) in 1998 and ‘99. Levy served as the lead play-by-play voice for 2020 XFL games on ABC.
Levy has the distinction of calling the longest-televised NHL Stanley Cup Playoff game in history: the five-overtime Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia Eastern Conference Semifinals (May 2000) on ESPN. Overall, he has called three of the four longest televised Stanley Cup Playoff games, which include the five-OT Anaheim vs. Dallas Western Conference Semifinals (April 2003) on ESPN and the four-OT Pittsburgh vs. Washington first round (April 1996) on ESPN2.
Steve Levy, one of ESPN’s signature voices, was the seventh play-by-play voice in the 51-year history of Monday Night Football. Levy joined the company nearly three decades ago in August 1993 and emerged as one of ESPN’s leading play-by-play commentators for his work on college football, NFL, NHL, and the XFL. In studio, he is widely known for anchoring SportsCenter throughout his career.
Throughout his ESPN career, Levy has handled a variety of play-by-play assignments, including the World Cup of Hockey (2016), NHL and Stanley Cup Playoff games (1995-2005) on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC Sports and the NCAA Division I men’s hockey semifinals and finals (“The Frozen Four”) in 1998 and ‘99. Levy served as the lead play-by-play voice for 2020 XFL games on ABC.
Levy has the distinction of calling the longest-televised NHL Stanley Cup Playoff game in history: the five-overtime Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia Eastern Conference Semifinals (May 2000) on ESPN. Overall, he has called three of the four longest televised Stanley Cup Playoff games, which include the five-OT Anaheim vs. Dallas Western Conference Semifinals (April 2003) on ESPN and the four-OT Pittsburgh vs. Washington first round (April 1996) on ESPN2.
Sara Orlesky
REPORTER, TSN'S SPORTSCENTRE
Sara Orlesky is the Winnipeg Bureau Reporter for SPORTSCENTRE, Canada’s #1 sports news and information program.
She can be seen regularly filing reports on major sports stories in the Winnipeg area, with a special focus on the Jets and 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 worked in the broadcasting industry for eight years and has covered a wide range of major events including numerous Grey Cups, IIHF World Junior Championships, and the Stanley Cup Final.
Sara Orlesky is the Winnipeg Bureau Reporter for SPORTSCENTRE, Canada’s #1 sports news and information program.
She can be seen regularly filing reports on major sports stories in the Winnipeg area, with a special focus on the Jets and 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 worked in the broadcasting industry for eight years and has covered a wide range of major events including numerous Grey Cups, IIHF World Junior Championships, and the Stanley Cup Final.
NHL COACH BREAKOUT SESSIONS (VIRTUAL)
As part of your registration for the online clinic, we invite you to take part in one (1) 90 minute networking breakout session with our NHL coaches.
The NHL Coach Breakout Sessions will be taking place on June 14, 15 and 16 from 8:00 - 9:30 AM EST and 4:00 - 5:30 PM EST.
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