Hockey Canada makes a major announcement for next season's upcoming tournament

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Samer Dagher
July 23, 2024 (1:20 PM)

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Hockey Canada has announced key additions to its management team for the 4 Nations Face-Off, scheduled for February 12-20 in Montréal, Québec, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Two seasoned NHL general managers, Julien BriseBois and Kyle Dubas, will play pivotal roles in the tournament and Canada's Men's Olympic Team. Julien BriseBois, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, has been appointed assistant general manager for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Kyle Dubas, previously associate GM at the 2024 IIHF World Championship, will serve as director of player personnel. They join general manager Don Sweeney and associate GM Jim Nill, both of whom have impressive NHL backgrounds.

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has announced that Kyle Dubas will serve as the director of player personnel for the #4Nations Face-Off in February 2025, while Julien BriseBois has been named the assistant general manager for the tournament.

«Julien and Kyle are accomplished NHL general managers, and I am excited to welcome them to our management group for both the 4 Nations Face-Off and Olympics, as I believe they will be strong assets to a well-rounded management team,» Armstrong said. «Both Julien and Kyle have enjoyed long and successful careers, and we believe their experience and knowledge of NHL players will be a great addition to our staff as we continue to evaluate Canadian players and build rosters for international competition.»

Julien BriseBois is known for leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to consecutive Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021. He has also served as assistant GM with Tampa Bay and GM for the Syracuse Crunch and Norfolk Admirals, with roles in the Montréal Canadiens organization. Kyle Dubas, now in his second season as GM and president of hockey operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins, was previously GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is recognized for his innovative approach and led the Toronto Marlies to their first Calder Cup championship in 2018.

«Jim and I are thrilled to have Julien and Kyle join our management group for the 4 Nations Face-Off, and to work alongside them as we prepare for the Olympics,» Sweeney said. «Both are successful NHL general managers that bring a wealth of knowledge, many years of experience at the professional level and great leadership skills that will be beneficial to our coaches, support staff and players.»

Canada will kick off the 4 Nations Face-Off against Sweden on February 12, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT at the Bell Centre in Montréal. Additional matches include games against the United States on February 15 and Finland on February 17, with the championship game on February 20 in Boston. The complete roster will be revealed between November 29 and December 2, with assistant coaches and support staff announcements to follow shortly thereafter.

For more details on the 4 Nations Face-Off, visit the official tournament page

Credit: sportsnetDubas, BriseBois join Team Canada management group

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