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Kim Weiss appointed head coach of PWHL Las Vegas

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:47 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Kim Weiss appointed head coach of PWHL Las Vegas
Summary

Kim Weiss has been appointed head coach of PWHL Las Vegas ahead of the inaugural 2026-27 season. Weiss, a former assistant coach for the Colorado Eagles, is noted for being the second woman in AHL/NHL history to hold a full-time assistant coaching role. She previously contributed to USA Hockey's development initiatives and has served with the U.S. Women’s National Team. Weiss expressed her gratitude for her time with the Avalanche and Eagles and emphasized her excitement to build a strong program in Las Vegas.

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By the Numbers
  • •Kim Weiss joins PWHL Las Vegas as head coach
  • •She was an assistant coach with Colorado Eagles
  • •Las Vegas is one of 12 teams in PWHL
  • •Weiss has a notable playing and coaching background
  • •The PWHL inaugural season began in January 2024
Latest Updates
  • 10:15 PMESPN NHL — Weiss named 1st coach of PWHL's Las Vegas club
  • 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — PWHL expansion team in Las Vegas hires former AHL assistant Kim Weiss to be its coach
  • 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — PWHL Las Vegas names Kim Weiss coach ahead of inaugural season
  • 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Avalanche alum Kim Weiss named PWHL Las Vegas Head Coach
What they're saying
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Kim Weiss, who became the second woman to serve as an assistant coach in the AHL earlier this year, was named head coach of the PWHL’s expansion team in Las Vegas on Monday. Weiss, 37, spent the last two seasons with the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. She started with the Eagles as a video coach in 2024 and was promoted to assistant coach in January 2026, becoming the second woman to be a full-time assistant in AHL history. The first was Jessica Campbell, who was a

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The PWHL’s expansion team in Las Vegas made it official on Monday by naming Kim Weiss as coach. The 37-year-old Weiss makes the jump to the women’s game after completing her second season as an assistant with the American Hockey League's Colorado Eagles. The team lost Game 7 of the AHL Western Conference finals to Chicago last week.

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Kim Weiss has been named the Head Coach of PWHL Las Vegas after becoming the second woman in AHL/NHL history to serve as an Assistant Coach in a full-time role.

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