Troy Ryan’s time behind the Toronto Sceptres bench is over.
General manager Gina Kingsbury announced on Friday that the club’s head coach has departed for expansion team, PWHL San Jose.
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Kingsbury says a coaching search is already underway.
“While we are disappointed to see Troy leave, we are genuinely happy for him as he takes this next step in his career,” Kingsbury said in a statement. “On behalf of the Toronto Sceptres organization, we want to thank Troy for his leadership, dedication, and meaningful contributions in helping build and shape our organization during an important chapter in our journey. Although transitions like this are never easy, they also create new opportunities for growth and evolution. We are confident in the people, structure, and environment we have built in Toronto and believe strongly in our ability to continue building something special together.”
The 54-year-old Ryan was the Sceptres bench boss for the past three seasons and was named named PWHL Coach of the Year in 2024 after leading the team to the best record in the league. This past season, the Sceptres missed the playoffs for the first time in their history.
He leaves the Sceptres with an overall record of 35-8-12-29.
A native of Sydney, NS, Ryan is also the head coach of Canada’s senior team, leading them to gold at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and a silver at Milano Cortina 2026.
Ryan will serve as both head coach and general manager in San Jose.
“Troy is a consummate professional and culture driver who has excelled in leadership roles both in the PWHL and with Canada’s National Women’s Hockey Team on the international stage,” PWHL executive vice president Jayna Hefford said in a statement. “Troy has a keen understanding of what it takes to build and lead a high-performing team, and his diverse set of experiences and competitive spirit make him a strong fit to hold the dual role of general manager and Coach in San Jose.”
San Jose is one of four new expansion franchises entering the league alongside Hamilton, Detroit and Las Vegas.
