Team Canada names four assistant coaches for 4 Nations Face-off
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TJ Tucker
July 31, 2024 (7:19 PM)
Hockey Canada has named four assistants to join head coach John Cooper for the Four Nations Face-off taking place in February of 2025 in Montreal and Boston
With Jon Cooper named as head coach of Team Canada for the upcoming Four Nations Face-off, Hockey Canada has now named four assistant coaches to join him behind the bench. All four are current head coaches or assistant coaches in the NHL.
Joining Cooper, who was named head coach back in June, are Bruce Cassidy of the Vegas Golden Knights, Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks, and Peter DeBoer and Misha Donskov of the Dallas Stars. Rounding out the staff is James Emery of Hockey Canada, who will serve as video coach.
"The coaching staff was selected by Cooper, general manager Don Sweeney (St. Stephen, NB/Boston, NHL), associate GM Jim Nill (Hanna, AB/Dallas, NHL), assistant GM Julien BriseBois (Greenfield Park, QC/Tampa Bay, NHL) and director of player personnel Kyle Dubas (Sault Ste. Marie, ON/Pittsburgh, NHL), with support from Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations."
Sweeney calls the group of coaches he had a hand in assembling "elite."
"We believe we have assembled an elite group of coaches and support staff that will be key contributors to Team Canada's success as we continue to prepare for international competition this season. Each individual brings unique experience to our team that will prepare our players to be at their best, and we know everyone is excited for the opportunity to wear the Maple Leaf with pride."
Canada will open the Four Nations Face-off on February 12, 2025 against Sweden in Montreal. Canada vs. Team USA takes place February 15, while Finland challenges Canada on February 17. The tournament concludes with the championship on February 20 in Boston. Canada's full roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off will be announced between Nov. 29 and Dec. 2.
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JUILLET 31 | 41 ANSWERS Team Canada names four assistant coaches for 4 Nations Face-off Do you think Team Canada has assembled the best coaching staff possible for the 4 Nations Face-off? |
| Yes | 15 | 36.6 % |
| No | 19 | 46.3 % |
| Not sure | 7 | 17.1 % |
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