Dustin Schwartz Hired As Canada's New National Team Goaltending Coach And Head Of Goaltending

Hockey Canada has hired Dustin Schwartz as the organization's new head of goaltending and national team goaltending coach, effective immediately.

Schwartz brings 10 years of experience as the Edmonton Oilers' goaltending coach, stepping into his new role overseeing Canada's high-performance goaltenders, including evaluation, selection, mentorship, and development.

“Dustin’s success and experience with goaltenders in the NHL, internationally and in Major Junior hockey speak for themselves, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Hockey Canada to oversee our goaltending department,” said Hockey Canada's Scott Salmond.

“This is a critical position for our organization and our Members, and we will continue to seek innovative opportunities to advance our work to develop more goaltenders across Canada from the grassroots to our national team programs.”

Canada's women's national team has been backstopped by Montreal Victoire goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens for several seasons. This year, she'll be backed up by Eve Gascon and Kayle Osborne at the World Championships. 

“It is an honour to be hired by Hockey Canada, and the expansive job description provides the opportunity to work in a multitude of different areas with the goal of enhancing and evolving the goaltending position under the Hockey Canada umbrella,” Schwartz said. “My passion for the game combined with the opportunity to focus on the development and growth of the goaltenders and coaches across the country is very special. This new goaltending program is designed to have a positive impact on goaltenders of the future and elite Canadian professionals at the highest level. Representing Canada has always been a privilege, and working with many of the top goaltenders, coaches and hockey minds in our country is an undertaking I am truly looking forward to.”