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Joel Ward, a veteran of 11 NHL seasons and longtime assistant with the Vegas Golden Knights, has been promoted to head coach of the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights, joining an exclusive group of Black coaches in the league’s nine‑decade history.
Kim Weiss, a seasoned assistant coach with a rich coaching pedigree, has been appointed head coach of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s expansion team in Las Vegas, marking a historic milestone for women in hockey.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced Kim Weiss as the inaugural head coach of its Las Vegas franchise, highlighting her historic career and vision for the team's culture.
Kim Weiss will lead the Professional Women’s Hockey League's Las Vegas franchise for the 2026‑27 season, drawing on a career that spans men's and women's hockey at various levels.