Canucks promote Yogi Švejkovský to assistant coach

Švejkovský spent the past two seasons as a skills coach in Vancouver and Abbotsford working with a number of players. Prior to his tenure with the Cauncks and Delta Hockey Academy, he was previously the skills coach for the Vancouver Giants in the WHL from 2006-2018 and served as Director of Hockey Operations for the Seafair Minor Hockey Association from 2009-2014.

“After exploring all of our options, it became clear very quickly that the best candidate was already in our organization,” said Allvin. “The ability to promote from within will help us in the transition, as Yogi and has a great understanding of our systems and the way we want to play. Including the Sedins more in our day-to-day coaching duties will be hugely beneficial to our group both on and off the ice. Both Daniel and Henrik bring a very unique perspective and competitive mind set to our staff.”  

“Since I arrived in Vancouver, I have been very impressed with Yogi’s work ethic and willingness to do anything and everything to help us become a better team,” said Head Coach Rick Tocchet. “Daniel and Henrik have also had a seat at the table and I have leaned on them more and more as the year went on. Their knowledge and ability to teach the game is a huge plus and they fit in extremely well with our group.”

Švejkovský recorded 23 goals and 42 points in 113 career NHL games with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals. He captured the AHL Rookie of the Year Award in 1996-97.