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USA Hockey has announced that San Jose Sharks head coach David Quinn will once again lead the U.S. men's team at the upcoming 2023 IIHF Men's World Championship. Quinn previously coached the team in last year's tournament, where they finished in fourth place after losing the bronze medal game to Czechia.
Quinn brings a wealth of experience coaching at international events. He previously served as an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2019 IIHF World Championship. He was also the head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.
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USA Hockey has also added two new members to the men's team front office. New York Rangers assistant general manager Ryan Martin and Calgary Flames assistant general manager Craig Conroy join the staff.
While Martin previously served as last year's team's general manager, this will be Conroy's first managerial experience with the national organization. Both will assist with player personnel decisions.
The tournament is set to take place between May 12 and May 28 in Tampere, Finland, and Riga, Latvia. Potential high-end players from non-playoff teams that could appear on the USA roster include Clayton Keller, Quinn Hughes, Johnny Gaudreau, JT Miller, and Trevor Zegras.
Chris Clark, the current general manager of the U.S. men's team, expressed his enthusiasm for David Quinn's return as head coach:
"It's great to have David coaching our team again this year. He knows the player pool extremely well and understands the dynamics involved in preparing a team to win a gold medal on the world stage."
David Quinn's experience coaching at the international level and his familiarity with the U.S. player pool make him an excellent choice to lead the team. With a talented roster that includes several high-end players, the U.S. will look to improve on last year's fourth-place finish and contend for a medal.
David Quinn's NHL coaching career
David Quinn, a 56-year-old from Cranston, Rhode Island, currently serves as the head coach for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL.
Quinn began his coaching career in the NHL in the 2017-18 season as the head coach for the New York Rangers. He led the Rangers for three seasons, managing 271 games and winning 114 (win percentage of 0.489). Under his leadership, the Rangers qualified for the playoffs in the 2019-20 season but lost all three of their playoff games.
Quinn’s coaching philosophy focuses on developing a strong work ethic and improving team dynamics. He believes in creating an environment where players feel empowered to take risks and be creative on the ice. His emphasis on hard work and communication has helped him earn the respect of his players and fellow coaches in the league.
In 2022, David Quinn signed with the San Jose Sharks as their new head coach. Despite a challenging start to his tenure with the Sharks, Quinn remains committed to building a winning team and instilling a strong team culture.
