Overview

• Hockey Canada has officially named Dean Evason as head coach for the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship, marking his first international head coaching role.
• Assistant coaches include Ryan Huska of the Calgary Flames, Andrew Brunette of the Nashville Predators, and Steve McCarthy of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
• The coaching staff was assembled by GM Kyle Dubas, with input from Ryan Getzlaf, Scott Salmond, and Doug Armstrong.
• James Emery, a longtime Hockey Canada video coach, will serve as director of performance analysis to support on-ice preparations.
• The tournament runs from May 9-25 in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark, with Canada opening against Slovenia on May 10.