Vancouver Goldeneyes part ways with head coach Brian Idalski after one season
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Vancouver Goldeneyes announced the departure of head coach Brian Idalski on June 1, concluding his tenure after just one season. Despite a talented roster including players like Sarah Nurse and Sophie Jaques, the Goldeneyes finished sixth in the league standings and were eliminated from playoff contention early. General manager Cara Gardner Morey cited the need to evaluate the organization's future direction for the coaching change. Vancouver had high expectations with a strong preseason outlook but posted a disappointing.411 win rate. The Goldeneyes won the No. 1 pick in the upcoming PWHL Draft and are expected to draft defender Caroline Harvey.
- •Goldeneyes finished sixth in the league standings.
- •Idalski served for only one season as head coach.
- •Vancouver was eliminated from playoff contention early.
- •Team won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft.
- •General manager cited the need for a change in direction.
- 4:23 AMESPN NHL — Goldeneyes fire coach after their first season
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes fire coach Brian Idalski after expansion club's first season
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Vancouver Goldeneyes part ways with head coach Brian Idalski after 1 season
"Another coach of a PWHL expansion team has been let go. On Monday, the Vancouver Goldeneyes announced a “change at the head coaching position,” parting ways with Brian Idalski after just one season. “As we conclude our inaugural season and evaluate the future direction of the organization, we have made the decision to make a change at the head coaching position,” Goldeneyes general manager Cara Gardner Morey said in a statement. “We thank Brian for his professionalism and commitment to the Vanco
"The Vancouver Goldeneyes fired coach Brian Idalski on Monday after the expansion franchise finished sixth out of the PWHL's eight teams in its inaugural season. General manager Cara Gardner Morey announced the decision, saying Idalski faced “unique challenges and opportunities” leading the first-year club. “His leadership and experience helped establish the foundation of our organization,” Gardner Morey said.
"Vancouver fired coach Brian Idalski on Monday after the expansion franchise finished sixth out of the PWHL's eight teams in its inaugural season.
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External links- ESPN NHLJun 2, 2026, 4:23 AMGoldeneyes fire coach after their first season
Vancouver fired coach Brian Idalski on Monday after the expansion franchise finished sixth out of the PWHL's eight teams in its inaugural season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:54 AMPWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes fire coach Brian Idalski after expansion club's first season
The Vancouver Goldeneyes fired coach Brian Idalski on Monday after the expansion franchise finished sixth out of the PWHL's eight teams in its inaugural season. General manager Cara Gardner Morey announced the decision, saying Idalski faced “unique challenges and opportunities” leading the first-year club. “His leadership and experience helped establish the foundation of our organization,” Gardner Morey said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:16 AMVancouver Goldeneyes part ways with head coach Brian Idalski after 1 season
Another coach of a PWHL expansion team has been let go. On Monday, the Vancouver Goldeneyes announced a “change at the head coaching position,” parting ways with Brian Idalski after just one season. “As we conclude our inaugural season and evaluate the future direction of the organization, we have made the decision to make a change at the head coaching position,” Goldeneyes general manager Cara Gardner Morey said in a statement. “We thank Brian for his professionalism and commitment to the Vanco
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