PWHL Detroit Adds Hockey Hall of Famer Goyette, Former Red Wing Howard to Coaching Staff

Traverse City Cadillac, MI, September 29, 2026 —

PWHL Detroit has announced significant additions to its inaugural coaching staff, appointing Hockey Hall of Famer Danielle Goyette as an assistant coach and former Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard as goaltending coach. These appointments mark key steps in building the team’s leadership as it prepares for its first season.

Danielle Goyette, a renowned figure in women’s hockey, brings extensive experience to the role of assistant coach. Her induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame recognizes a storied career that has left a lasting impact on the sport. The specifics of her coaching responsibilities within PWHL Detroit’s staff were not detailed in the announcement.

Jimmy Howard joins the team as the goaltending coach. Howard is a familiar face to Detroit hockey fans, having played for the Detroit Red Wings for many seasons. His tenure with the NHL club provided him with considerable experience at the professional level, which he will now apply to developing PWHL Detroit’s goaltenders. The duration of Howard’s playing career with the Red Wings or specific details about his transition into coaching were not provided.

The addition of both Goyette and Howard to the coaching group underscores PWHL Detroit’s commitment to assembling a high-caliber team. Further details regarding the full coaching staff and their respective roles are expected to be released as the team continues its preparations. The league aims to elevate professional women’s hockey, and these experienced hires are indicative of that ambition. The specific timeline for when these coaches will officially begin their duties or the structure of the coaching team’s upcoming season was not immediately available.

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