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PHOTOS BY Getty Images K im Weiss is ready to build a hockey powerhouse in the desert with PWHL Las Vegas following two seasons with the Colorado Eagles, where she became the second woman in AHL/ NHL history to serve as a full-time assistant coach "It's an honor to become a head coach at the highest level of the women's game and I couldn't be more excited to join PWHL Las Vegas," said Weiss. "Much of what I've experienced over the last few years wasn't something I dreamed about growing up because those opportunities simply didn't exist. I'm incredibly grateful for the people and organizations that have helped me along the way, especially the Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Eagles. I'll carry many of the lessons I learned from one of the best organizations in hockey as we build a first-class envi- ronment for our players, staff, and fans in Las Vegas. "Las Vegas has embraced hockey in a remarkable way and built a passionate sports culture. The city is known for its energy, excitement, and entertain- ment, and we're committed to bringing that same passion every time our team takes the ice. I can't wait to help build something special for this community." Prior to her stint in Colorado, the Potomac, Maryland, native served as an assistant coach with the Trinity College Men's Hockey program in the 2023-24 campaign, becoming the first woman to work as an assistant coach in NCAA Division III men's hockey. We i s s a l s o s p e n t t i m e w i t h t h e Maryland Black Bears of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) as an assistant coach and then asso- ciate head coach. Before starting her career in men's hockey, Weiss was the director of player development and head coach of the Washington Pride program. She has also contributed to USA Hockey 's player development and coaching education initiatives and has worked with the U.S. Women's National Team. On the ice, Weiss set program records for career points and goals as a for- ward at Trinity College after growing up playing the game in Maryland and Washington D.C. region. Weiss is a part of the NHL Coaches A s s o c i a t i o n F e m a l e C o a c h e s P r o g r a m , a n i n i t i a t i v e t h a t a i m s to support women in several areas including skills development, leader- ship strategies, communication tac- tics, networking, and career advance- ment opportunities. P USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM NOV/DEC 2026 // 31 Watch: Improving Wall Play Through Scanning and First Touch - Kim Weiss Watch: PWHL Las Vegas Gets Ready For Its Inau- gural Seasonjoins WWJ PWHL Hamilton: Meghan Duggan PWHL Las Vegas: Dominique Didia Seattle Torrent: Meghan Turner Vancouver Goldeneyes: Alison Izzi Minnesota Frost: Melissa Caruso American General Managers: (2026-27 PWHL Season) Digital Bonus Content