Misha Donskov

Misha Donskov joined Hockey Canada as vice-president of hockey operations and national men's teams coach on June 27, 2025. On April 30, 2026, Hockey Canada announced his expanded role in hockey operations. Donskov will serve as the head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Team and Canada’s National Junior Team – while building the coaching staffs for both teams at three marquee international events through the 2026-27 season. Donskov brings NHL experience as an executive and coach to the organization and will be responsible for implementing the vision and strategies for Hockey Canada’s men’s, women’s and para hockey teams, and strengthen the alignment between the organization’s hockey operations and business operations staffs.

On August 27, 2026, Donskov joined the Edmonton Oilers as a part-time coaching consultant, working with the team during select home days each month. He will continue in his full time role as Hockey Canada’s vice-president of hockey operations and National Men’s Teams Coach.

Prior to his Hockey Canada appointment, Donskov spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars (2023-25) after spending parts of four seasons as an assistant coach (2020-23) with the Vegas Golden Knights, where he won a Stanley Cup in 2023. Before joining the Golden Knights coaching staff, he was the team’s director of hockey operations for four seasons (2016-20).

Internationally, he won a silver medal at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off as an assistant coach, as well as IIHF World Championship gold medals as video coach (2015) and assistant coach (2016). Donskov has also won gold and bronze at the 2015 and 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, respectively, serving as video coach (2015) and associate coach (2026), as well as bronze at the 2014 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship as video coach. He also won the 2016 World Cup of Hockey as an assistant, the 2019 Spengler Cup as director of hockey operations and assistant coach, and the 2013 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka as video coach.

Donskov spent five seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the London Knights (2009-12) and Ottawa 67s (2012-14), highlighted by an OHL championship as London’s assistant general manager and assistant coach in 2012. In addition to his coaching and management career, Donskov has extensive experience in hockey development, including previous NHL roles with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Atlanta Thrashers.

Prior to pursuing a full-time career in hockey, Donskov spent six years with Cardinal Health, a Fortune 500 global, integrated healthcare solutions company. He held roles of increasing responsibility in finance, sales, and sales management. He holds a master's degree in kinesiology with a specialization in coaching education from the University of Western Ontario. He and his family own and operate Donskov Hockey Development.

• Hockey Canada National Coaching Program – High Performance I & II Certification
• Hockey Canada National Skills Coach Certification
• USA Hockey Level V Masters Coaching Certification

Brothers: Anthony Donskov & Matt Donskov