Olympics : Troy Ryan Acknowledges Need for New Leadership in CanadaWomensHockey

Troy Ryan steps down as head coach of the Canadian women's hockey team, declaring it’s time for a change. After leading Canada at two Olympics, including a gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Games, Ryan hints he won’t coach at the world championships in November. He emphasizes the need for a new leader to elevate the program. Ryan's contract with Hockey Canada expires this year, and he hopes to influence the succession plan. Potential replacements include assistants Kori Cheverie and Caroline Ouellette. Ryan departs following a 2-1 overtime loss to the U.S. in the Milan Cortina Olympics gold medal match. He transformed the team after a disappointing 2019 world championship and aims to assist the new coach as Canada prepares for the 2030 Olympics in France. Veteran players, including captain Marie-Philip Poulin, face uncertain futures amid expected roster changes.