Canucks name Malhotra head coach — The Fourth Period
The Vancouver Canucks have named Manny Malhotra as the 23rd Head Coach in franchise history.
Malhotra joins Vancouver after serving as the Head Coach of the Abbotsford Canucks for the past two seasons.
“Manny and I have been in the battle together before, so I know firsthand what a good teacher, leader, and quality person he is,” said Canucks GM Ryan Johnson. “Connection, consistency and putting in place the proper foundation will be key for our group moving forward. Manny is a great coach who has the right skillset and mentality to help players develop and get better each day.
“We both believe that pressure is a privilege, and learning to become a good pro takes patience, dedication, and a ‘be better than yesterday’ mindset. He loves the game and getting to know what makes his players tick and I am very confident Manny will help us ice a competitive and hard-working team that our fans will be proud of moving forward.”
During his time with Abbotsford, the team posted a record of 72-61-6-5, which included a franchise-best 44 wins and 92 points in 2024-25, where the franchise won its first Calder Cup Championship.
Malhotra, a native of Mississauga, Ontario, spent four seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs before joining Abbotsford.
