PWHL expansion upends the job market for coaches and GMs as Hockey Canada starts search
Hockey Canada is searching for a new general manager and coach following the departure of Gina Kingsbury after eight years. The expansion of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has significantly altered the job market for coaching and management positions. With the addition of new teams, competition for these roles has intensified, prompting Hockey Canada to reassess its strategy in women's hockey.
- ▪Gina Kingsbury will not return as general manager of Hockey Canada after eight years.
- ▪The PWHL has expanded to 12 teams, changing the landscape for women's hockey coaching and management jobs.
- ▪Hockey Canada is now competing with new PWHL teams for talent in the coaching and GM market.
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