Overview
- Ryan told the Associated Press he believes it is the right time to leave the national role and said it is very unlikely he will coach at the November world championships.
- His Hockey Canada contract expires this year, and he wants a say in a succession plan that has yet to be finalized.
- He named assistants Kori Cheverie and Caroline Ouellette as potential internal successors for the job.
- During six years in charge he won Olympic gold in 2022 and three world titles, with the 2026 Games ending in a 2-1 overtime loss to the United States.
- He cited an expected turnover of veteran players heading into the 2030 cycle and will continue coaching the PWHL’s Toronto Sceptres for now, a situation that overlaps with GM Gina Kingsbury’s dual roles.