Cara Gardner Morey becomes head coach of Vancouver Goldeneyes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Cara Gardner Morey has been named the head coach of the Vancouver Goldeneyes, stepping down from her role as general manager. The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) made the announcement on July 30, 2026. Gardner Morey expressed her eagerness to return to coaching after spending last year developing the franchise during its inaugural season. The Goldeneyes were the first team eliminated from playoff contention last season, leading to the firing of coach Brian Idalski. Gardner Morey takes over a team that features newly drafted Olympic defenseman Caroline Harvey. The PWHL will now search for a new general manager.
- •Cara Gardner Morey appointed head coach of Vancouver Goldeneyes.
- •She steps down as general manager to focus on coaching.
- •The Goldeneyes had a difficult inaugural season, missing the playoffs.
- •Gardner Morey previously coached at Princeton University.
- •The team recently acquired U.S. Olympic defender Caroline Harvey.
- 7:24 PMESPN NHL — Goldeneyes GM steps down to fill head coach job
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Cara Gardner Morey steps down as Vancouver Goldeneyes GM to fill team's head-coaching vacancy
"Cara Gardner Morey is filling the Vancouver Goldeneyes’ head-coaching vacancy while at the same time relinquishing her duties as the team’s general manager, the PWHL announced on Thursday. Ultimately, the 47-year-old Gardner Morey decided she preferred a return to coaching after spending last year building the franchise in its inaugural season. “I realized how much I missed being behind the bench,” Gardner Morey said.
"Cara Gardner Morey is stepping down as the Vancouver Goldeneyes GM to fill the team's head-coaching vacancy, the PWHL announced on Thursday.
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External links- ESPN NHLJul 30, 2026, 7:24 PMGoldeneyes GM steps down to fill head coach job
Cara Gardner Morey is stepping down as the Vancouver Goldeneyes GM to fill the team's head-coaching vacancy, the PWHL announced on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 5:53 PMCara Gardner Morey steps down as Vancouver Goldeneyes GM to fill team's head-coaching vacancy
Cara Gardner Morey is filling the Vancouver Goldeneyes’ head-coaching vacancy while at the same time relinquishing her duties as the team’s general manager, the PWHL announced on Thursday. Ultimately, the 47-year-old Gardner Morey decided she preferred a return to coaching after spending last year building the franchise in its inaugural season. “I realized how much I missed being behind the bench,” Gardner Morey said.
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