Coach and GM: Troy Ryan Will Be First for Both PWHL San Jose Roles
PWHL San Jose officially has a coach and a general manager. In a rare move and a first for the league, both positions will be filled by one person — Troy Ryan. “I’m honored and incredibly excited to help build this organization in San Jose,” Ryan said in a press release from the PWHL.
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PWHL San Jose officially has a coach and a general manager. In a rare move and a first for the league, both positions will be filled by one person — Troy Ryan. “I’m honored and incredibly excited to help build this organization in San Jose,” Ryan said in a press release from the PWHL.
Ryan brings years of experience in women’s hockey as one of the top coaches in the sport. “Troy is a consummate professional and culture driver who has excelled in leadership roles both in the PWHL and with Canada’s National Women’s Hockey Team on the international stage,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. “Troy has a keen understanding of what it takes to build and lead a high-performing team, and his diverse set of experiences and competitive spirit make him a strong fit to hold the dual role of General Manager and Coach in San Jose.
” PWHL San Jose is league-owned, and Hefford headed the search for both GM and coach. Ryan joins San Jose from the Toronto Sceptres, where he’s been head coach in all three of their seasons. The Sceptres made the PWHL playoffs and lost in the semifinal in Ryan’s first two years as head coach, but did not make the playoffs this season.