Changing the Guard: Hockey Canada's New Era

Hockey Canada announced on Tuesday that the women's national team general manager, Gina Kingsbury, and head coach, Troy Ryan, will not be returning for the 2026-27 season. This decision follows mutual agreement by both parties.

Kingsbury and Ryan have seen significant success during their tenure, including winning an Olympic gold medal in 2022 and securing world championship titles in 2021, 2022, and 2024. However, the team recently faced a setback, losing to the United States in an overtime match for the Olympic gold earlier this year.

A search committee has been appointed to find Kingsbury's replacement. The selected general manager will then appoint a new head coach and assemble the coaching and management staff. This marks a significant transitional phase for Hockey Canada as they prepare for future challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)