A new era begins in Vancouver! 🏒⁣ •⁣ PWHL Vancouver has officially named Brian Idalski as the first head coach in franchise history ahead of the 2025-26 season. 🙌⁣ •⁣ With over two decades of experience at the collegiate, professional, and international levels, including stints with St. Cloud State, the University of North Dakota, and Team China at the 2022 Olympics, Idalski is no stranger to building elite programs and developing world-class talent. 🤩⁣ •⁣ GM Cara Gardner Morey called him a “proven winner” with a clear vision and deep knowledge of the game, and he’s already coached some of PWHL Vancouver’s newest signees, including Michela Cava and Hannah Miller. 👏⁣ •⁣ From ZhHL titles to NCAA tournament runs, Idalski’s resume speaks for itself, and now, he’s ready to bring that experience and leadership to the West Coast. 🌊⁣ •⁣ Next up: PWHL Draft day📍 Tuesday, June 24⁣ •⁣ Let’s go, Vancouver! 🔵⚪ #thegist⁣ •⁣ #pwhl #pwhlcoach #pwhlvancouver #vancouver #hockey #womenshockey