
Hockey Canada Hunts New GM and Coach as PWHL Reshapes Women’s Game
After eight years at the helm, Gina Kingsbury exits Hockey Canada, while Troy Ryan joins the San Jose PWHL franchise, reflecting a broader transformation in women's elite hockey.
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After eight years at the helm, Gina Kingsbury exits Hockey Canada, while Troy Ryan joins the San Jose PWHL franchise, reflecting a broader transformation in women's elite hockey.

After eight years at the helm, Kingsbury steps down while Ryan takes a PWHL role, prompting Hockey Canada to rethink oversight amid a rapidly evolving women's hockey landscape.

With Gina Kingsbury and Troy Ryan’s contracts ending, the sport’s landscape is shifting as the Professional Women’s Hockey League adds teams and reshapes competition for top talent.

Hockey Canada is searching for a new general manager and coach for the national women's team after Gina Kingsbury and Troy Ryan stepped down, a shift driven by the rapid expansion of the Professional Women’s Hockey League.

With the Professional Women’s Hockey League reshaping the landscape, Hockey Canada has launched a search for a new general manager and head coach, promising a blend of experience and new vision as it targets international success.

After eight years at the helm, general manager Gina Kingsbury and head coach Troy Ryan have exited Hockey Canada, prompting a search for new leadership ahead of the upcoming women's world championship, while the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s growth complicates the talent pool.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced major front‑office moves, including Troy Ryan’s appointment as GM and head coach of the San Jose franchise and Meghan Duggan’s promotion to GM of the Hamilton team, while Seattle’s Steve O’Rourke exited after a challenging inaugural season.

Troy Ryan is named head coach and general manager of the PWHL’s San Jose expansion franchise, bringing a decorated coaching pedigree and a dual leadership role to the league’s newest team.

Meghan Duggan, a decorated U.S. women's hockey legend, has been appointed general manager of the Professional Women's Hockey League's expansion franchise in Hamilton, Ontario, where she will shape the roster for the 2026‑27 season and help steer the league's broader growth.

Former NHL trailblazer Manon Rheaume is appointed general manager of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Detroit expansion club, ushering in a new era of female leadership as the league eyes growth in Detroit, Las Vegas, Hamilton and San Jose.

University of Wisconsin standout Cassie Hall is set to join the Professional Women’s Hockey League, with Manon Rhéaume, the inaugural general manager of PWHL Detroit, at the helm. Hall, a two‑time national champion, grew up just 40 miles from Little Caesars Arena and looks forward to bringing her hometown talent to the new league.

Manon Rhéaume, the first woman to play in an NHL game, has been appointed general manager of Detroit's upcoming professional women's hockey team in the Professional Women's Hockey League, bringing a distinguished international résumé and a vision for growth.

The upcoming tournament will feature the recent Hobey Baker Award winners, a blend of college programs, and a potential United States versus Canada showdown, all leading up to the gold‑medal game on May 31, 2026.

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has named Manon Rhéaume as the general manager of its newest franchise in Detroit, a move that blends a pioneering playing career with deep front‑office expertise.

Manon Rheaume, the pioneering goaltender who broke the gender barrier in professional hockey, has been appointed general manager of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Detroit expansion team, tasked with building a roster and staff ahead of the 2026‑27 season.

Former NHL pre‑season pioneer Manon Rheaume has been named general manager of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s expansion Detroit team, tasked with building a roster and staff for the 2026‑27 season.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced the appointment of Hall‑of‑Famer Manon Rheaume as general manager of its new Detroit team, alongside the hiring of Dominique DiDia in Las Vegas, marking a decisive step toward a 12‑team league and greater female representation in hockey’s front offices.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced that former Canadian net‑minder Manon Rheaume will lead the new Detroit team, bringing a championship pedigree and a commitment to growing the women’s game.

Former NHL pioneer Manon Rheaume will lead Detroit’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise, bringing a historic playing résumé and deep local hockey ties to the role.

Manon Rhéaume, the first woman to play in an NHL preseason game, will lead Detroit’s Professional Women’s Hockey League expansion team, bringing decades of playing and management experience to a new era of women’s hockey.

Manon Rheaume, the first woman to play in an NHL preseason game, will guide the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Detroit expansion club through its inaugural draft and debut season.

Manon Rheaume makes history again as she takes the helm of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest franchise, steering the team into its debut 2026‑27 season.

Manon Rheaume, the first woman to play in an NHL pre‑season game, has been named general manager of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Detroit expansion team, tasked with building a roster and staff for the league’s debut season.

Former NHL trailblazer Manon Rhéaume will steer Detroit’s newly announced Professional Women’s Hockey League team, bringing decades of playing and administrative experience to a city steeped in hockey tradition.