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Goldeneyes dismiss coach Brian Idalski after inaugural season

By Thomson Reuters Jun 2, 2026 | 1:16 PM

The Vancouver Goldeneyes parted ways with head coach Brian Idalski following their inaugural ​PWHL season.

Idalski, 55, led ‌the expansion team to a sixth-place finish in the eight-team league with 37 points in 30 ‌games.

“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,” general manager ⁠Cara Gardner Morey ⁠said Monday in a ​news release.

“Brian Idalski joined the ​Goldeneyes prior to the team’s ‌first season in Vancouver, a role that offered unique challenges and opportunities. His leadership ⁠and experience helped establish the foundation of our organization during its inaugural ⁠year. ‌We thank Brian for ⁠his professionalism and commitment ​to ‌the Vancouver Goldeneyes and ​wish him ⁠all the best moving forward.”

Idalski previously coached the women’s ice hockey teams at St. Cloud State (2022-25) and North Dakota (2007-17).

–Field ​Level Media