The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off is an ice hockey tournament featuring Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. They will compete in a round-robin format, with the top two teams playing in the final. The tournament replaces the 2025 NHL All-Star Game and follows NHL rules on NHL-sized rinks. Points will be awarded for regulation and overtime wins, with the final decided by extended overtime.
The teams will feature NHL players from Eastern and Western Conferences, each with 13 forwards, seven defensemen, and three goaltenders. Eastern Conference stars include players from teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins while the Western Conference brings talent from teams such as the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche.
4 Nations Face-Off Management and Staff
According to the official website of NHL, The 4 Nations Face-Off management and staff include leaders from top hockey organizations. Canada is led by Katherine Henderson (Hockey Canada), with Doug Armstrong as Management Group Lead and Jon Cooper as Head Coach. Finland’s General Manager is Jere Lehtinen, with Antti Pennanen as Head Coach. Sweden is led by Josef Boumedienne (GM) and Sam Hallam (Head Coach). The U.S. team is managed by John Vanbiesbrouck (USA Hockey), with Bill Guerin as GM and Mike Sullivan as Head Coach. Each team has experienced assistants, coaches, medical staff, and media personnel supporting their operations.
4 Nations Face-Off Management and Staff Canada
According to the official website of NHL, Canada’s management and staff for the 4 Nations Face-Off are led by Katherine Henderson (Hockey Canada President/CEO) and Doug Armstrong (Management Group Lead). The general manager is Don Sweeney (Boston Bruins), with support from associate GM Jim Nill (Dallas Stars) and assistant GM Julien BriseBois (Tampa Bay Lightning).
Kyle Dubas serves as Director of Player Personnel, and Ryan Getzlaf is the Player Relations Advisor. Jon Cooper (Tampa Bay Lightning) is the head coach, assisted by Bruce Cassidy, Peter DeBoer, Rick Tocchet, and Misha Donskov. The team also includes experienced medical, equipment, and media staff from various NHL organizations.
| CANADA | ||
| Role | Name | Organization |
| President/CEO | Katherine Henderson | Hockey Canada |
| Management Group Lead | Doug Armstrong | St. Louis Blues |
| SVP, High Performance & Hockey Ops | Scott Salmond | Hockey Canada |
| General Manager | Don Sweeney | Boston Bruins |
| Associate GM | Jim Nill | Dallas Stars |
| Assistant GM | Julien BriseBois | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Director Player Personnel | Kyle Dubas | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Player Relations Advisor | Ryan Getzlaf | Hockey Canada |
| Head Coach | Jon Cooper | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Assistant Coach | Bruce Cassidy | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Assistant Coach | Peter DeBoer | Dallas Stars |
| Assistant Coach | Rick Tocchet | Vancouver Canucks |
| Assistant Coach | Misha Donskov | Dallas Stars |
| Goalie Consultant | David Alexander | St. Louis Blues |
| Video Coach | James Emery | Dallas Stars |
| Video Coach | Elliott Mondou | St. Louis Blues |
| Physiotherapist | Kent Kobelka | Calgary Flames |
| Athletic Therapist | Domenic Nicoletta | Ottawa Senators |
| Equipment Manager | Darren Granger | Los Angeles Kings |
| Equipment Manager | John Forget | Ottawa Senators |
| Massage Therapist | Andy Huppi | Hockey Canada |
| Team Physician | Dr. Ian Auld | Calgary Flames |
| Manager, Hockey Ops | Kurt Keats | Hockey Canada |
| Manager, Hockey Ops | Mitchell Furlotte | Hockey Canada |
| Mental Performance Consultant | Dr. Ryan Hamilton | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Coordinator, Hockey Ops | Miah Armitage | Hockey Canada |
| Media Relations | Sean Kelso | Calgary Flames |
| Media Relations | Spencer Sharkey | Hockey Canada |
4 Nations Face-Off Management and Staff Finland
According to the official website of NHL, Finland’s management and staff for the 4 Nations Face-Off are led by CEO Sami Kauhanen and President Heikki Hietanen of FIHA. The team’s general manager is Jere Lehtinen, with assistant GMs Jarmo Kekäläinen and Mikko Koivu. Mika Kortelainen serves as the Team Manager.
Antti Pennanen is the head coach, supported by assistant coaches Tuomo Ruutu and Mikko Manner, and video coaches Jukka Varmanen and Lauri Merikivi. The staff includes experienced physiotherapists, doctors, equipment managers, and a media manager, ensuring full support for the team.
| FINLAND | ||
| Role | Name | Organization |
| General Manager | Jere Lehtinen | FIHA |
| Assistant GM | Jarmo Kekäläinen | FIHA |
| Assistant GM | Mikko Koivu | FIHA |
| Team Manager | Mika Kortelainen | HIFK |
| Head Coach | Antti Pennanen | FIHA |
| Assistant Coach | Tuomo Ruutu | Florida Panthers |
| Assistant Coach | Mikko Manner | Hämeenlinnan Pallokerho |
| Video Coach | Jukka Varmanen | SC Langnau Tigers |
| Video Coach | Lauri Merikivi | Tampereen Ilves |
| Goalie Coach | Aki Näykki | Tappara |
| Team Doctor | Dr. Matti Lehtovirta | FIHA |
| Physiotherapist | Tero Tolvanen | HIFK |
| Physiotherapist | Sami Hämäläinen | HIFK |
| Equipment Manager | Riku Koivunen | FIHA |
| Equipment Manager | Aki Berg | Turun Palloseura |
| Equipment Manager | Antti Muurila | Tappara |
| Masseur | Juha Sulin | Hämeenlinnan Pallokerho |
| Media Manager | Martti Jylhä | FIHA |
| CEO | Sami Kauhanen | FIHA |
| President | Heikki Hietanen | FIHA |
4 Nations Face-Off Management and Staff Sweden
According to the official website of NHL, Sweden’s 4 Nations Face-Off management is led by President Anders Larsson and Vice President Peter Forsberg of SIHA, with Christer Plars as General Secretary and Anders Lundberg as National Team Director. The General Manager is Josef Boumedienne, assisted by Patric Hörnqvist.
Sam Hallam serves as head coach, supported by assistant coaches Stefan Klockare, Nicklas Rahm, and Daniel Alfredsson. Anthon Hansson is the goalie coach, and Myles Fee is the scouting coach. The team includes experienced doctors, physiotherapists, and equipment managers to ensure player support along with media managers Brian Morris and Linus Hugosson.
| SWEDEN | ||
| Role | Name | Organization |
| General Manager | Josef Boumedienne | SIHA |
| Assistant GM | Patric Hörnqvist | SIHA |
| Team Manager | Martin Lundby | SIHA |
| Head Coach | Sam Hallam | SIHA |
| Assistant Coach | Stefan Klockare | SIHA |
| Assistant Coach | Nicklas Rahm | SIHA |
| Assistant Coach | Daniel Alfredsson | Ottawa Senators |
| Goalie Coach | Anthon Hansson | Brynäs IF |
| Scouting Coach | Myles Fee | Florida Panthers |
| Team Doctor | Dr. Jonas Kalman | HV 71 |
| Physiotherapist | Dennis Schirmer | SIHA |
| Physiotherapist | Mark Scappaticci | SIHA |
| Equipment Manager | Anders Kellerstam | SIHA |
| Equipment Manager | Mikael Lundström | Skellefteå AIK |
| Equipment Manager | Troy Parchman | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Media Manager | Brian Morris | SIHA |
| Media Manager | Linus Hugosson | SIHA |
| President | Anders Larsson | SIHA |
| Vice President | Peter Forsberg | SIHA |
| General Secretary | Christer Plars | SIHA |
| National Team Director | Anders Lundberg | SIHA |
| Director of Hockey Operations | Mike Helber | SIHA |
4 Nations Face-Off Management and Staff USA
According to the official website of NHL, The USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off management is led by USA Hockey Manager John Vanbiesbrouck, with Bill Guerin as General Manager, assisted by Tom Fitzgerald, Chris Drury, and Bill Zito. Mike Sullivan is the head coach, supported by assistant coaches John Hynes, John Tortorella, and David Quinn.
Mike Buckley serves as the goaltending coach. The team includes experienced staff for video analysis, equipment management, athletic training, and medical support. Media operations are managed by Dave Fischer and Todd Beam, with Taylor Swierc handling the content.
| UNITED STATES | ||
| Role | Name | Organization |
| USAH Manager | John Vanbiesbrouck | USA Hockey |
| General Manager | Bill Guerin | Minnesota Wild |
| Assistant GM | Tom Fitzgerald | New Jersey Devils |
| Assistant GM | Chris Drury | New York Rangers |
| Assistant GM | Bill Zito | Florida Panthers |
| Player Personnel | Chris Kelleher | Minnesota Wild |
| Head Coach | Mike Sullivan | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Assistant Coach | John Hynes | Minnesota Wild |
| Assistant Coach | John Tortorella | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Assistant Coach | David Quinn | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Goaltending Coach | Mike Buckley | Los Angeles Kings |
| Video Coach | Madison Nikkel | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Video Coach | Mike King | Ottawa Senators |
| Team Services | Brij Singh | Boston Bruins |
| Equipment Manager | Chris Scoppetto | New Jersey Devils |
| Equipment Manager | Teddy Richards | Florida Panthers |
| Equipment Manager | Scott Aldrich | USA Hockey |
| Athletic Trainer | John Worley | Minnesota Wild |
| Athletic Trainer | Kevin Morely | Nashville Predators |
| Athletic Trainer | Travis Green | Minnesota Wild |
| Team Physician | Dr. Joel Boyd | Minnesota Wild |
| Media Officer | Dave Fischer | USA Hockey |
| Media Officer | Todd Beam | Detroit Red Wings |
| Content | Taylor Swierc | USA Hockey |
FAQs on 4 Nations Face-Off Management and Staff
A. The tournament will follow a round-robin format, where each team plays against the others, followed by a final game to determine the winner.
A. The tournament will be held from February 12–20, 2025, at the Bell Centre in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston.
A. The event will be broadcasted on major networks like TSN (Canada), NBC Sports (U.S.), and regional sports channels in both countries.
A. Teams are ranked based on their performance in the round-robin games. Points are awarded for wins, losses, and ties, and the team with the most points advances to the final.
A. Yes, after the round-robin portion, there will be a final game to determine the tournament champion.
