Hockey Canada has tapped two-time Olympic gold medalist Rick Nash to serve as general manager for the men’s national team at the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Czechia, the organization announced Tuesday.
“Rick is an outstanding person to lead Canada’s national men’s team at this year’s world championship, as he brings a wealth of international and NHL experience from his playing career and his time as an executive,” Doug Armstrong, management group lead for the men’s national team, said in a statement. “We are excited to work with Rick and begin building the staff and roster that will wear the Maple Leaf in Czechia and help us defend gold this May.”
Nash has donned the Maple Leaf for Canada six times on the international stage — winning silver at the 2002 world junior championship, a gold and two silver medals at the IIHF World Championship and two Olympic gold medals.
He currently serves as director of player development for the Columbus Blue Jackets, for whom he played eight seasons.
Across his 16-year NHL career, Nash played for the Blue Jackets, New York Rangers and Boston Bruins. His No. 61 was retired for the Blue Jackets in 2022.
The complete management and coaching staff will be announced by Hockey Canada at a later date.
