Kim Weiss, a veteran assistant coach with a decade‑plus track record in professional and collegiate hockey, has been named the inaugural head coach of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s expansion franchise in Las Vegas.
Weiss, who most recently served as video coach for the Colorado Eagles before being promoted to assistant coach on Jan. 16, 2026, brings a blend of analytical acumen and player‑development expertise that has earned her recognition across the sport.
Trailblazing Leadership
Her appointment marks a historic moment, making her only the second woman in AHL history to hold a full‑time assistant coaching role and now the first female head coach of a top‑tier women’s professional team.
Weiss’s coaching résumé reads like a roadmap of diverse experiences. After a standout collegiate career at Trinity College, where she captained the team and captured conference player‑of‑the‑year honors in 2010‑11, she transitioned into coaching stints with the Maryland Black Bears of the NAHL and the AAA Washington Pride program.
She later joined the Colorado Avalanche organization as a guest coach during the 2023‑24 season, contributing to development camps and honing her tactical perspective at the NHL level.
Expanding Horizons
The move also underscores the PWHL’s ambition to attract seasoned talent with NHL connections, a strategy that could accelerate the league’s growth and visibility as it prepares to field its newest franchise in Las Vegas.
Reflecting on the new role, Weiss expressed excitement and gratitude, stating that the opportunity to lead the Las Vegas franchise at the highest level of women’s hockey is a dream realized and a responsibility she embraces.