PWHL coach of the year finalist Kris Sparre named Hamilton’s head coach
Written by The Canadian Press on May 27, 2026
HAMILTON — Kris Sparre has been named head coach of Hamilton’s Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise, the league announced Wednesday.
Sparre joins the expansion team after serving as head coach of the Boston Fleet, guiding the club to a 62-point season — a record 18-point improvement from 2024-25 — before losing to Ottawa in the semifinals.
He was named a finalist for the 2026 PWHL coach of the year award.
The addition of Sparre is the first major move by Hamilton general manager Meghan Duggan.
Sparre, from Mississauga, Ont., previously coached in the Ontario Hockey League, Austria’s top professional league, and the American Hockey League before joining the PWHL.
Hamilton is one of four expansion teams set to play in the 12-team PWHL next season, joining Detroit, Las Vegas and San Jose.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2026.
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