Vancouver Giants

Andrei Skabelka resigned as coach of Belarus

Head coach of Belarus Andrei Skabelka won't have his contract renewed by the Federation
"Federation doesn't offer a contract extension. Conversation took place about a possible further development. But it is believed that the team should be lead by a foreign coach" - said Skabelka.
Rumours are about a comeback of Canadian Glen Hanlon who was Belarus headcoach from 2004 to 2006 and in 2008. Last week Hanlon left his charge at Vancouver Giants saying he accepted a work in Europe

Don Hay to coach Canada U18 at WJC

Hockey Canada announces that Don Hay, head coach of the WHL's Vancouver Giants, will be the head coach of Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team for the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship, April 18-28 in Sochi, Russia.
Hockey Canada also announced that Jody Hull, head coach of the OHL's Peterborough Petes, and Yves Sarault have been named assistant coaches.

Glen Hanlon appointed as assistant coach in WHL

The Vancouver Giants of the WHL announced that Glen Hanlon has been appointed as the club's new assistant coach. The former Belarus and Slovakia coach signed a multi-year deal with the organization.
At the club level, Hanlon has coached the AHL Portland Pirates, the Washington Capitals, Finnish Jokerit and Belarusian Dinamo Minsk.
"Junior hockey is the one level I have never coached at. I am excited to get the chance to work with young players and to learn and work with Don Hay, who I believe is the best junior coach in Canada," said Hanlon.