US EditionVancouver Canucks hire assistant Adam Foote as new head coach
- The Vancouver Canucks hired assistant coach Adam Foote as their new head coach on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
- Rick Tocchet and the Canucks ended their association in late April following a season where the team failed to qualify for the playoffs.
- Foote, 53, served as an assistant coach since January 2023, has previous head coaching experience with Kelowna Rockets and deep playing experience in the NHL.
- General manager Patrik Allvin praised Foote’s leadership, calling him a "strong leader, good teacher," and highlighting his structured and accountable coaching style.
- Foote’s hiring signals the Canucks’ intent to rebuild with a coach who intimately knows the team and can foster a culture aimed at returning to playoff contention.
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NHL’s Canucks hire Foote as head coach, Tocchet to guide Flyers
Adam Foote, a defenseman for 19 NHL seasons, was named coach of the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday after serving as an assistant coach for the club the past three seasons. The 53-year-old Canadian replaces Rick Tocchet, who stepped down as Canucks coach on April 29 after Vancouver finished 38-30 with 14 overtime losses and six
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NHL's Canucks hire Foote as head coach, Tocchet to guide Flyers
Adam Foote, a defenseman for 19 NHL seasons, was named coach of the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday after serving as an assistant coach for the club the past three seasons.
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Vancouver Canucks promote Adam Foote to head coach, replacing Rick Tocchet
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks didn't have to look far to find their new head coach. The team announced Wednesday that Adam Foote has been elevated from assistant coach to head coach.
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