Join us for USA Hockey’s 2026 World Junior Championships Coaching Symposium. This years theme is Coaching the Teenage Hockey Player (Ages 12-17)

Location :
Saint Paul RiverCenter
175 Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102

Dates and Times:
Saturday, January 3, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, January 4, 2026 – 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

Coffee Breaks will be provided.

Attendees will receive 4 Continuing Education Credits with USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program

The event includes 10 presentations (Current speakers), to name a few:
John Lind – SIHA
Thomas Magnusson – SIHA
Bill Guerin – GM Team USA
Ken Martel – USA Hockey
Joe Bonnett – USA Hockey
Joe Baker – Professor, University of Toronto – Tannenbaum Research Chair - Author of “The Tyranny of Talent”
Tobias Johanssen – GM, IF Troja-Ljungby – Former Norwegian Men’s National Team Coach & Development Coach for Frolunda in the SHL.

Tickets to the 2026 are not included in the cost of the Symposium, but WJC Semi-Finals will be next door at the Grand Casino Arena following the Symposium on Sunday.

USA Hockey Coaches Register Here

For more information or questions email Kenm@usahockey.org

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