Here is a look at where the WHL teams have hired Head Coaches since 2007.
Brandon - no changes
Calgary - Dave Lowry - promoted within
- Mike Williamson - former WHL coach
Chilliwack - Marc Habscheid - from the pros
Edmonton - Derek Laxdal - from the pros
Everett - John Becanic - promoted within
- Craig Hartsburg - from the pros
Kamloops - Barry Smith - from the pros
- Guy Charron - from the pros
Kelowna - Ryan Huska - promoted within
Kootenay - Mark Holick - from BCHL
Lethbridge - Rich Preston - from the pros
Medicine Hat - no changes
Moose Jaw - Dave Hunchak - from another WHL team
Portland - Richard Kromm - former WHL Coach
- Mike Johnston - from the pros
Prince Albert - Bruno Campese - from BCHL
Prince George - Wade Klippenstein - promoted within
- Dean Clark - former WHL coach
Red Deer - Brian Sutter - from the Senior Hockey League
- Jesse Wallin - promoted within
Regina - Dale Derkatch - from Sask AAA Midget
- Curtis Hunt - from the pros
Saskatoon - no changes
Seattle - no changes
Spokane - Hardy Sauter - promoted within
- Don Nachbaur - from the pros
Swift Current - Mark Lamb - from the pros
Tri City - Jim Hiller - former WHL coach
Vancouver - no changes
Totals
Pros - 10
Promoted within - 6
Former WHL Coach - 4
BCHL - 2
Other WHL team - 1
Senior Hockey - 1
Sask AAA Midget - 1
There were guys who were both former WHL coaches and were also in the pros. For this study I had them in the category of their most recent job.
Where will the next Head Coach of the ICE come from?