The Coaches Site Live
Heads North
EDMONTON, ALBERTA
AUGUST 6-8, 2026
HOCKEY’S PREMIER COACHING CONFERENCE RETURNS TO CANADA
This summer, The Coaches Site is moving its flagship coaching conference to the City of Champions, marking the event’s first return to Canada since 2019.
Hosted alongside the Hockey Canada Foundation and Hockey Alberta and set against the backdrop of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, TCS Live 2026 is poised to become the most impactful hockey coaching event ever held.
Attendees can expect a presenter-line up which represents the most innovative coaching minds in hockey, along with leaders in sports and athlete development. The agenda will also include multiple social events providing the opportunity to connect with the global coaching community and network with peers from around the world.
Tickets are on sale now—with demand expected to be high and capacity limited, we encourage you to save your seat and stay connected with The Coaches Site for presenters and topics as they’re announced.
The countdown to Edmonton begins now!
ORGANIZATIONS THAT ATTEND
DELIVERED BY HOCKEY’S TOP COACHES
With keynotes, interviews and on-ice presentations, there’s something for every level of coach. You’ll leave with innovative insights and learn how hockey’s top leaders are moving our game forward.
A MASTERCLASS IN COACHING
A MASTERCLASS IN COACHING
With keynotes, interviews and on-ice presentations, there’s something for every level of coach. You’ll leave with innovative insights and learn how hockey’s top leaders are moving our game forward.
CONNECT WITH HOCKEY LEADERS
NETWORKING EVENTS & SOCIALS
TCS Live is built around connection and sharing ideas across our global coaching community. With our Kick Off Social and a ticket to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, you can grow your coaching network and enjoy best-on-best hockey with coaches from around the world.
NETWORKING EVENTS & SOCIALS
TCS Live is built around connection and sharing ideas across our global coaching community. With our Kick Off Social and a ticket to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, you can grow your coaching network and enjoy best-on-best hockey with coaches from around the world.
EXHIBITOR HALL
As our game evolves, so do the tools and technology that provide coaches an edge. A walk through our exhibitor hall will give you a sneak peak at what’s coming next and the opportunity to bring these resources back to your program.
THE LATEST TOOLS & TECH
EXHIBITOR HALL
As our game evolves, so do the tools and technology that provide coaches an edge. A walk through our exhibitor hall will give you a sneak peak at what’s coming next and the opportunity to bring these resources back to your program.
Who Should Attend?
TCS Live brings together a global community of sports leaders who are driving our game forward.
Greg Cronin
NHL Head Coach
Brad Larsen
Assistant Coach / Calgary Flames
Bill Ranford
LA Kings
Derek Laxdal
Head Coach / Coachella Valley Firebirds
Laura Schuler
Head Coach / University of Minnesota Duluth
Mike Johnston
President and General Manager / Portland Winterhawks
Daniel Broberg
World Renowned Skills Coach
Maxim Noreau
Skills Coach / Noreau Hockey
Jill Plandowski
Skating Coach / Plandowski Power Skating
Jeff Tambellini
Director of Player Development / Seattle Kraken
Catherine Hickman
Assistant General Manager / Cleveland Browns
Craig Custance
Author of Behind the Bench and The Franchise
“TCS Live is first class. The learning opportunities are vast and the potential to expand your coaching toolbox is endless.”
Stephen Giovannini
North Shore Zone
“TCS Live is an unparalleled event for coaches who are serious about growth. The Coaches Site consistently brings together the game’s top minds to share real and actionable insight.”
Jeff Ubl
Bismarck Hockey Boosters
“From the minute it starts to the minute it ends, it’s a professionally orchestrated and jam packed info session. There is nothing close to this level of excellence out there.”
Kevin Clancy
Cambridge Minor Hockey
Hosted in the City of Champions
Taking place in the heart of Edmonton, our host locations deliver a premium experience within the lively ICE District.
JW MARRIOT ICE DISTRICT
Located downtown Edmonton, the JW Marriot delivers world-class facilities and will host our Keynote Presentations, Off-Ice Sessions and Exhibitor Hall.
DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY ARENA
Nestled next to Rogers Place – the Downtown Community Arena is the practice facility of the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Oil Kings and will host all of TCS Live’s On-Ice presentations
ROGERS PLACE ICE DISTRICT
In an exciting collaboration with the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, all attendees will get to experience best-on-best international hockey, plus explore the ICE District and take their TCS Live experience into overtime.
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