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Toronto Sun
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Canada will bring back Jon Cooper's entire staff from 4 Nations for Olympics
The group led Canada to victory at the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off, the first international tournament to have league participation since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Published Jul 21, 2025 • 1 minute read Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada celebrates with his teammates after defeating Team United States in overtime to win the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game at TD Garden on February 20, 2025 in Boston. Photo by Bruce Bennett / Getty Images North America CALGARY — After leading Canada to victory at this year's 4 Nations Face-Off, head coach Jon Cooper is getting his same support staff for the Milan-Cortina Olympics. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Hockey Canada announced Monday that Bruce Cassidy of the Vegas Golden Knights, Rick Tocchet of the Philadelphia Flyers and former Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer will once again serve as assistants on Cooper's staff for the 2026 Winter Games. Former Stars assistant and Hockey Canada vice-president of hockey operations Misha Donskov returns as an assistant coach, while goaltending consultant David Alexander, director of performance analysis James Emery and video co-ordinator Elliott Mondou round out the staff. The group led Canada to victory at the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off, the first international tournament to have league participation since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Connor McDavid scored in overtime as Canada beat the United States 3-2 in Boston to win the tournament, which replaced this season's NHL all-star weekend. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The men's Olympic hockey tournament runs Feb. 11-22 in Milan, Italy. Canada won its third gold medal in four Games the last time NHL players participated in the Olympics in 2014. 'After a successful 4 Nations Face-Off, I am excited to welcome Bruce, Peter, Rick, Misha, David, James and Elliott back to Canada's coaching staff for 2026 Olympic Winter Games, as this is a highly skilled group of coaches that bring impressive resumes to our staff,' Cooper said in a release. 'This group of coaches will provide consistency and a winning pedigree to our team, and I know our players will greatly benefit from this world-class coaching staff.' World Toronto & GTA Uncategorized MMA Movies
Winnipeg Free Press
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Jon Cooper's championship-winning staff from 4 Nations returns for 2026 Olympics
CALGARY – After leading Canada to victory at this year's 4 Nations Face-Off, head coach Jon Cooper is getting his same support staff for the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Hockey Canada announced Monday that Bruce Cassidy of the Vegas Golden Knights, Rick Tocchet of the Philadelphia Flyers and former Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer will once again serve as assistants on Cooper's staff for the 2026 Winter Games. Former Stars assistant and Hockey Canada vice-president of hockey operations Misha Donskov returns as an assistant coach, while goaltending consultant David Alexander, director of performance analysis James Emery and video co-ordinator Elliott Mondou round out the staff. The group led Canada to victory at the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off, the first international tournament to have league participation since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Connor McDavid scored in overtime as Canada beat the United States 3-2 in Boston to win the tournament, which replaced this season's NHL all-star weekend. The men's Olympic hockey tournament runs Feb. 11-22 in Milan, Italy. Canada won its third gold medal in four Games the last time NHL players participated in the Olympics in 2014. 'After a successful 4 Nations Face-Off, I am excited to welcome Bruce, Peter, Rick, Misha, David, James and Elliott back to Canada's coaching staff for 2026 Olympic Winter Games, as this is a highly skilled group of coaches that bring impressive resumés to our staff,' Cooper said in a release. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'This group of coaches will provide consistency and a winning pedigree to our team, and I know our players will greatly benefit from this world-class coaching staff.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2025.
USA Today
18-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak retires after 17 NHL seasons
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on July 18, more than two years removed from his last game. Halak, 40, last played a game on April 13, 2023, with the New York Rangers. He then spent time with the Carolina Hurricanes early in the 2023-24 season on a professional tryout but was released before competing in a game. "Last year I completed summer training … but when nothing came of it, I told myself it was pointless. After that I didn't even try anymore," Halak told Slovakia's Dennik Sport, per a translation. "I'm officially ending my career. I would like to thank my family, friends, fans and especially my wife Petra, who has been by my side my entire career." A two-time William M. Jennings Trophy Award winner as the goalie on the team that allowed the fewest goals in a season, Halak posted a 295-189-69 record with 53 shutouts, a 2.50 goals-against average and .915 save percentage in 581 career games (555 starts). He has played with the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks and Rangers. During the 2010 playoffs, he led the Canadiens to upsets of the Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins in the first two rounds. "It's been two years and I've come to terms with not reaching 300 (wins)," Halak said. "Looking back on my career, it's been a good one. It would have been nicer with 300 wins, but I'll be happy with 295." Halak played for his native Slovakia at the Olympics in 2010 and 2014 and guided Team Europe to the championship game at the World Cup of Hockey in 2016.
Canada News.Net
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game. Halak, 40, last played a game on April 13, 2023, with the New York Rangers. He then spent time with the Carolina Hurricanes early in the 2023-24 season on a professional tryout but was released before competing in a game. 'Last year I completed summer training ... but when nothing came of it, I told myself it was pointless. After that I didn't even try anymore,' Halak told Slovakia's Dennik Sport, per a translation. 'I'm officially ending my career. I would like to thank my family, friends, fans and especially my wife Petra, who has been by my side my entire career.' A two-time William M. Jennings Trophy Award winner as the goalie on the team that allowed the fewest goals in a season, Halak posted a 295-189-69 record with 53 shutouts, a 2.50 goals-against average and .915 save percentage in 581 career games (555 starts). He has played with the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks and Rangers. 'It's been two years and I've come to terms with not reaching 300 (wins),' Halak said. 'Looking back on my career, it's been a good one. It would have been nicer with 300 wins, but I'll be happy with 295.' Halak also played for his native Slovakia at the Olympics in 2010 and 2014 and guided Team Europe to the championship game at the World Cup of Hockey 2016.
Boston Globe
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
How BU's Jack Parker made the Hockey Hall of Fame: A yearlong pursuit by an old friend results in much-deserved nod
But it turned out Hockey Hall of Fame chairman Lanny McDonald was calling to deliver some good, and to Parker at least, unexpected news: He had 30 minutes to tell his friends to tune in to NHL Network, where 'I had no inclination,' said Parker. 'I was flabbergasted.' Advertisement The news may have come as a shock to Parker, who amassed 897 wins and three national championships in 40 seasons behind the bench at BU before retiring in 2013. But for Advertisement Jack Parker amassed 897 wins and three national championships in 40 seasons behind the bench at BU before retiring in 2013. Matthew J. Lee Corbett, whose friendship with Parker dates to his time as the hockey team's student manager before graduating from BU in 1983, had become increasingly perplexed in recent years when Parker was not included among the honorees. Yet five years later, York was still the lone college-only coach in the Hall, prompting Corbett to take action. Corbett drew inspiration from Dick Bresciani, the late Red Sox publicist who compiled a compelling statistical case for Jim Rice that 'That's a story I always had in my own very disturbed mind,' said Corbett, who also serves as host of the 'Games People Play' podcast with producer Andrew Bernstein. 'People said that Bresciani championed the cause of Jim Rice to the Hall of Fame. He made the case, put it together, researched it, and that resonated with me.' Corbett decided to find out what the committee looks for in determining whether someone is worthy of admission. One prominent member of the committee told Corbett to start making the case, which would go beyond wins and losses. Advertisement There was also an international component: How many of his players represented the country in the Olympics or World Championships? How many were drafted, and how many went on to play in the NHL? And there was the coaching tree: Who went on to work in the NHL when their playing careers were over? 'I knew my mission at that point,' said Corbett. 'I've got to be as thorough as possible, research this thoroughly and try to include all the key points, so I get all the information together.' The results? Parker coached 73 players who went on to play at least one game in the NHL, and 143 NHL draft picks. They appeared in a total of 23,470 games, scoring 4,179 goals and 6,408 assists for 10,587 points. Parker coached 28 Olympians who combined for 36 appearances, perhaps most notably the quartet of Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, Dave Silk, and Jack O'Callahan that captured gold with the 1980 Miracle on Ice squad. Four of his players ― Tony Amonte, Shawn McEachern, Tkachuk, and Scott Young ― skated for the US squad that captured gold in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. There were also 52 players who competed in World Juniors, for which Parker served as head coach in 1996. Jack Parker coached 73 players who went on to play at least one game in the NHL, and 143 NHL draft picks. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff And as for that coaching tree? Eight former players have held coaching positions in the pro ranks outside of the NHL, including the AHL, ECHL, BCHL, and WHL. There have been 22 in the college ranks, and 23 in the NHL on coaching staffs or in front offices. And an additional 17 have worked in high school or prep hockey. Advertisement Corbett submitted his findings to two members on the committee who had agreed to work with him as he made his case. Both were impressed and offered advice as to how best present the information. 'They said, 'Don't have a video, where you've got like 30 people talking about how wonderful he is,' ' said Corbett. 'I guess it just becomes redundant to collect 25 talking heads to say you're the greatest thing since Mother Teresa.' Still, Corbett wanted to provide some visual aid, and he turned to Matt Dresens, whom he had worked with when Dresens served as a producer for his 'Hockey on Campus' podcasts for the 2018-19 season while he was a student at BU. Dresens was able to put his graphic design skills to use, producing a compelling package displaying all of the statistics Corbett had compiled. Corbett already had compared Parker's résumé with York's, including the fact that they had the same number of appearances in the NCAA Tournament (24) and Frozen Four (13). But one of the members wanted Corbett to make another comp, and it would require some significant legwork. Corbett's assignment was to look up the career of Brian Kilrea, who coached the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League for 32 seasons and was inducted into the Hall's Builders category in 2003, to see how many of his players went on to skate in at least 50 games in the NHL, and contrast those numbers to Parker. First, Corbett went back through the list of 73 players who played for Parker, and found 44 appeared in at least 50 games. 'It's too bad we couldn't get David Van der Gulik to play one more game,' joked Corbett. (Van der Gulik, who played four seasons with the Terriers and was the captain of the 2006 squad, went on to appear in 49 games for the Flames, Avalanche, and Kings.) Advertisement Corbett reached out to the 67's and asked for a list of all the players coached by Kilrea who went on to the NHL. They complied, and the number was 54. They did not, however, include how many games each played. So it was up to Corbett, riding shotgun as he and a friend were driving from Boston to Saratoga, N.Y., to look up all 54 players and see how many reached 50 games. The final tally? Also 44. With that research completed, those on the committee who would lobby on Parker's behalf felt they had all the ammunition they would need. Now all Corbett had to do was wait. The announcement was at 3 p.m. on June 24. Corbett got a call from one of the committee members at 12:30 p.m. They needed contact information for Parker. 'I was so happy and relieved,' said Corbett. 'Jack's 80, and this is the time for it.' Corbett was not the only one taking his age into account. Parker was about to hop on a boat with a friend to go sailing when he got the call. 'This friend knows nothing about sports, and I mean nothing,' said Parker. 'So I got the call, and I said, 'We've got to turn around. I have to get back to the house. I've got to get on a conference call in about half an hour. I know you don't know anything about sports, but this is a pretty big deal.' Advertisement 'He said, 'Oh congratulations. When's the induction?' I said, 'November.' He said, 'November? Do they have any idea how old you are?' ' Upon returning home, Parker shared the news with his wife, Jacqueline. His thoughts turned to his twin brother Bob, who died in April 2024, and how Parker wished he could give him a call. He then reached out to his former assistants before the news was announced. 'It's amazing how quickly word travels,' said Parker. 'I get home, and all of a sudden people are texting me. I got a whole bunch of texts from former players congratulating me.' When the selection show aired, it listed the names on the 18-member committee, giving Parker some insight as to who might have lobbied on his behalf. Among those on the list were Pierre McGuire and Brian Burke, both of whom he knows and have deep college hockey roots. Hall of Famers Harry Sinden, who as general manager of the Bruins twice tried to lure Parker to the NHL, and Lou Lamoriello, who coached against Parker at Providence College and served as the first commissioner of Hockey East, were not on the committee, but had pushed for Parker's inclusion in the past. Later that day, Parker connected with Corbett, who was happy to finally reveal what he had been up to for the last year. Over the course of their friendship, Parker has teased Corbett about the endless facts and figures he always seems to have at his disposal. 'He would tell me, 'Bernie, you've got way too much information,' ' said Corbett. 'I think this time it actually paid off.' Follow Andrew Mahoney
