Hockey Canada announced that Gina Kingsbury and Troy Ryan will not return to lead the women's national team, marking the end of a coaching partnership that once delivered Olympic gold but now concludes after a season in which Canada was swept by the United States across multiple high‑profile tournaments.
Committee composition
The organization has assembled a search committee that includes Gillian Apps, Therese Brisson, Cassie Campbell‑Pascall, Misha Donskov, Scott Salmond and Brad Treliving, each bringing a blend of playing excellence and administrative experience to the task of finding fresh leadership.
The decision follows a string of results that saw Canada lose every match to the United States in the World Championships, the Rivalry Series and the Olympics, a sweep that marked the first time the Canadians have been outscored in such a fashion.
Criticism grew as observers noted that Kingsbury and Ryan held dual responsibilities with the Professional Women's Hockey League’s Toronto Sceptres and with Hockey Canada, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest that may have limited tactical flexibility.
The incoming management will be charged with reshaping a stagnant player pool, introducing new talent and re‑imagining a competitive strategy that can challenge the dominant U.S. program and other emerging forces on the international stage.
While the legacy of past successes remains, the coming months will test whether the new leadership can translate ambition into results and restore Canada’s place at the summit of women’s hockey.