Here’s the latest on Troy Ryan:
- As of May 21, 2026, Troy Ryan was announced as the head coach and general manager of the San Jose expansion team in the Premier Hockey Federation (PWHL). This marks a move from his previous role with the Toronto Sceptres to a dual GM/coach position in a new market.[2]
- Prior to this, Ryan had been the head coach of the Toronto Sceptres for three seasons and was the inaugural PWHL Coach of the Year in 2024, reinforcing his reputation as a top-level leader in women’s hockey.[6][2]
- In late February 2026, there were indications he was considering stepping away from the Canadian national program to pursue other opportunities, suggesting a transition period for his coaching career and potential succession planning with Hockey Canada.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull more context on San Jose’s expansion plans, the roster expectations for the new team, and Ryan’s available quotes or interviews from 2024–2026.
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Troy Ryan (born January 26, 1972 in Bedford, Nova Scotia) is the coach of the St. Thomas Tommies of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). He was appointed to this post in April, 2011. Ryan played junior hockey for the Halifax Mooseheads of the Maritime Junior A Hockey League (MJAHL) and then joined the New Brunswick Varsity Reds and the St. Mary's Huskies of the CIS while earning his university degree. He was an assistant coach of the Acadia Axemen from 2001 to 2003 and then took the head coachi
icehockey.fandom.comTroy RYAN passed away. Please express your condolences or share your memories here. Published in the Calgary Herald on 2018-03-16.
calgaryherald.remembering.caThe PWHL named Troy Ryan as the head coach and general manager of the new San Jose expansion team on Friday. Ryan, 54, has been the head coach of the Toronto Sceptres for the past three seasons and was the inaugural PWHL Coach of the Year in 2024.
www.yardbarker.comAsked if he foresees coaching at the upcoming world championships, he said: “I don’t believe so. I would never say never, but very unlikely.”
barrie360.comEliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Troy Ryan, 1972-01-26 Spryfield, NS, CAN Canada. Most recently in the CIAU with Saint Mary's Univ.. Complete player biography and stats.
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