On Tuesday, Hockey Canada announced the coaching staff for the 2027 World Junior Championships, with former New York Islanders forward Brad Lauer appointed as an assistant coach. Lauer, selected 34th overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, had a notable playing career with 98 points in 259 games for the Islanders and has extensive coaching experience, including stints with several NHL teams and as head coach of the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs. He did not coach during the 2025-26 season.
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Former Islanders Player Joins Hockey Canada as Assistant Coach
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