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February 1, 2026
Of the 58 head coaches behind the bench at the CCAA National Hockey Championships from 1975 through 2001, three guided Canada at the Winter Olympics.
Mike Johnston, who coached the Camrose Lutheran College Vikings to a fourth place finish at the 1987 CCAA National Hockey Championship, was an assistant coach with the 1998 Men's Olympic Team.
Mike Babcock, who coached the Red Deer College Kings to a runner up finish at the 1989 CCAA National Hockey Championship, was head coach of the 2010 and 2014 Men's Olympic Teams.
Perry Pearn, who coached the NAIT Ooks to the top of the podium at the 1982, 1985, 1986, 1989 and 1990 CCAA National Hockey Championships, was an assistant coach with the 2018 Women's Olympic Team.
In addition, three coaches who fell short in getting their teams to nationals also guided Canada at the Winter Olympics. Ray Bennett, who coached the Red Deer College Kings in the 1990's, was a video coach with the 1998 Women's Olympic Team. Dale Henwood, who coached the NAIT Ooks in the 1970's, was a goaltender coach with the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Men's Olympic Teams. Jacques Martin, who coached the Algonquin College Cats in the 1970's, was an assistant coach with the 2002 and 2006 Men's Olympic Teams.
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