Particle.news
Download on the App Store
6 ARTICLES
·
3w ago

PWHL Vancouver Names Brian Idalski Inaugural Head Coach

He brings more than 20 years of women’s hockey leadership to build Vancouver’s roster ahead of the PWHL draft.

China head coach Brian Idalski watches from the bench during a preliminary round women's hockey game against Czech Republic at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Petr David Josek

Overview

  • Idalski’s hiring was confirmed on June 23, one day before the PWHL’s six-round draft, with Vancouver slated to pick seventh overall.
  • Idalski earned collegiate coach of the year honors in 2023 at St. Cloud State University after leading the team to a school-record-tying 18 wins and an NCAA tournament berth.
  • His résumé includes guiding the KRS Vanke Rays to two Zhenskaya Hockey League championships and serving as head coach of China’s women’s hockey team at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
  • General manager Cara Gardner Morey praised Idalski’s proven ability to transform programs across collegiate, professional and international levels.
  • Vancouver’s inaugural roster features former Vanke Rays forwards Michela Cava and Hannah Miller, who both represented China at the 2022 Winter Games.