BRIAN IDALSKI
Brian Idalski, who brings 25 years of head coaching experience across NCAA Division I, the PWHL and international levels, has been appointed head coach of Syracuse ice hockey in July 2026.
A proven winner with over 400 collegiate and professional victories and a winning percentage over 62-percent, Idalski is seen as one of the nation's top coaches, winning 2022-23 USCHO National Coach of the Year and numerous other accolades in his career.
Teams
Jul 2026 - Present
Syracuse Orange Women's Ice Hockey - College - Division I - Syracuse, NY, USA
Head Coach
May 2026 - Present
Czechia Women's National Team - Senior
Head Coach
Jul 2025 - Jun 2026
Vancouver Goldeneyes - Pro
Head Coach
Aug 2022 - Jul 2025
St Cloud State Huskies Women's Ice Hockey - College - Division I - St. Cloud, MN, USA
Head Coach
Sep 2019 - Apr 2022
KRS Vanke Rays - Pro
Head Coach
Feb 2022 - Feb 2022
Hockey China Women's Ice Hockey - Olympics
Head Coach
May 2007 - May 2017
North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Ice Hockey - College - Grand Forks, ND, USA
Head Coach
Aug 2006 - May 2007
St Cloud State Huskies Women's Ice Hockey - College - Division I - St. Cloud, MN, USA
Assistant Coach
Aug 2001 - May 2006
UW-Stevens Point Pointers Women's Ice Hockey - College - Division III - Stevens Point, WI, USA
Head Coach
Aug 1999 - Jul 2000
Columbus Cottonmouths Central Hockey League - Pro - Other - Columbus, GA, USA
Assistant Coach