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TEAM USA Sullivan At The Helm ike Sullivan already has two Stanley Cup titles on his resume, and now the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to add a gold medal to his coaching accolades. The Marshfield, Mass., native was named head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and the 2025 4 Nations Face- Off. "I am beyond grateful to have the oppor- tunity to coach Team USA in these two sig- nificant international events," said Sullivan. "It's been amazing to see the progress we've made in hockey in our country over the course of my career. I am honored to lead our best players and I look forward to the challenge that lies ahead." Over his 11 seasons as a head coach in the NHL, including the last nine with Pittsburgh, Sullivan has amassed a 445- 275-115 regular-season record. Sullivan is the only American head coach to have won multiple Stanley Cup titles. "We're excited to have Mike guiding our teams," said Bill Guerin, general manager of both the 2025 4 Nations Faceoff and 2026 Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Teams. "He is one of the very best coaches in the game and his background, including with international hockey, is well-suited to help put our team in the best position to win." Sullivan's involvement with USA Hockey spans parts of five decades, starting as a player when he was a member of the 1988 U.S. National Junior Team that competed at the IIHF World Junior Championship, and then on the U.S. Men's National Team for the IIHF Men's World Championship in 1997. "Mike Sullivan is not only a great coach, but someone who has a strong passion for American hockey," said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey. "He's a world-class leader and been an important part of hockey in our country for a very long time." On the international coaching front, Sullivan has served on the staff of multiple national teams, most recently as an assis- tant coach for the U.S. entry in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto, Ontario. He has also been an assistant coach for the 2006 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team at the Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy. In addition, he was the head coach of the 2007 U.S. Men's National Team at the IIHF Men's World Championship in Moscow and Mytischi, Russia, and an assistant coach for the 2008 U.S. Men's National Team at the IIHF Men's World Championship in Quebec City, Quebec. "We are extremely fortunate to have Mike Sullivan leading these two teams," said Mike Trimboli, president of USA Hockey. "It's an exciting time for American hockey and with Mike's leadership, we have a chance to do something special, not only next February, but in the 2026 Olympics as well." John Vanbiesbrouck, assistant exec- utive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey, added, "Mike is not only an outstanding coach, but a great human being and leader. He was going to coach our team in the 2022 Olympics before the pandemic caused the NHL to not partic- ipate, so we're very excited to have him back for the 2026 Games and also for the 4 Nations Faceoff." P PHOTOS COURTESY OF Credit M 10 // MAY 2024 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOS BY Getty Images O F F T HE D R AW U.S. OLYMPIC MEN'S ICE HOCKEY HEAD COACHES 2022 David Quinn 2018 Tony Granato 2014 Dan Bylsma 2010 Ron Wilson S 2006 Peter Laviolette 2002 Herb Brooks S 1998 Ron Wilson 1994 Tim Taylor 1992 Dave Peterson 1988 Dave Peterson 1984 Lou Vairo 1980 Herb Brooks G 1976 Bob Johnson 1972 Murray Williamson S 1968 Murray Williamson 1964 Edward Jeremiah 1960 Jack Riley G 1956 John Mariucci S 1952 John E. Pleban S 1948 John Garrison 1936 Albert Prettyman B 1932 Alfred Winsor S Mike Sullivan to coach the U.S. Men's National Team at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games & 2025 4 Nations Face-Off