The NHL Coaches’ Association is the professional organization that provides support and assistance to the head, associate, as ... sistant, goalie and video coaches of the 31 teams in the National Hockey League. The association was founded in 2001 by legendary coach Scotty Bowman and a group of veteran colleagues including Roger Neilson, Larry Robinson, and Pat Quinn. Recognized and supported by the NHL, the NHLCA and its members seek to develop future coaches, give back to the hockey community, and grow the game of hockey globally. read more