US EditionDonskov to Coach Canada at Next Two Men's World Championships, 2027 World Juniors
Donskov will debut as Canada’s international head coach at the world championship after helping the program win gold, silver and bronze at recent events.
- Hockey Canada announced Thursday that Misha Donskov will serve as head coach for Canada's teams at the next two men's world championships and the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship.
- Previously hired by the organization as vice-president of hockey operations and men's national team coach on June 27, 2025, Donskov has played a central role in recent planning.
- Donskov brings extensive experience, having served as an assistant for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, and 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, plus time with the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights.
- Making his international head coaching debut, the 49-year-old will lead Canada's team at this year's world championship in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, which begins May 15.
- Hockey Canada plans to announce the rest of the coaching staff for the 2026 world championship in the coming days, building on Donskov's prior work as a video coach for Team Canada.
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Former Durham player Donskov takes top Team Canada coaching role
Hockey Canada has promoted Misha Donskov into one of the top coaching roles in the country.The 48-year-old will serve as head coach for Canada’s men’s team and national junior team at three major events through the 2026-27 season, including the 2026 World Championship and the 2027 World Juniors."Misha is a world-class coach," said Hockey Canada senior vice-president Scott Salmond. "We are fortunate to have him...to put us in a position to win mu…
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The Hamilton SpectatorDonskov to coach Canada at next two men’s world championships, 2027 world juniors
CALGARY - Misha Donskov will serve as head coach for Canada's teams at the next two men's world championships and the 2027 world junior championship, Hockey Canada announced Thursday.
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Donskov to coach Canada at next two men's world championships, 2027 world juniors
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Team Canada Notes: Donskov, Carbery, McKenna
As expected, Hockey Canada is making a change behind the bench for their international teams. According to an announcement from the organization, Hockey Canada has named Misha Donskov as head coach for Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship this summer and the IIHF World Junior Championship next winter. Donskov, 49, was rumored to be a favorite for the role for some time. Although he has never held a head coaching position in an official cap…
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