On Monday, Hockey Canada announced the coaching staff for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China… if the NHL and the NHLPA agree to participate.
New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz will serve as an assistant coach on the staff of head coach Jon Cooper, who has led the Tampa Bay Lightning to two consecutive Stanley Cup championships.
Pete DeBoer of the Vegas Golden Knights and Bruce Cassidy of the Boston Bruins will also serve as assistants on Cooper’s staff.
International experience
Assuming the NHL participates in the 2022 Winter Olympics, the Games will be the fourth time Trotz represents Canada as an assistant coach.