Anaheim Ducks Hire Woodcroft, McGill, Brewer as Assistant Coaches

The Anaheim Ducks have completed their coaching staff for the 2025-26 season by hiring former Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft, along with Ryan McGill and Andrew Brewer, as assistant coaches under new head coach Joel Quenneville. Woodcroft brings a strong track record, including leading the Oilers to a 79-41-13 record and the 2022 Western Conference Final, and is noted for his expertise in power play strategies, having overseen the NHL's top power play with Edmonton in 2022-23. McGill joins with 25 years of coaching experience, most recently with the New Jersey Devils, while Brewer arrives from an AHL assistant role. The Ducks also appointed Dave Manson and Michael Babcock as assistant coaches for their AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. General manager Pat Verbeek made these changes after Anaheim missed the playoffs for a franchise-record seventh consecutive season, despite a 21-point improvement last year. Quenneville and his staff are focused on revitalizing the team, particularly improving what was the league’s worst power play last season.