The former associate coach and director of player development with the Prince George Cougars is headed to the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
Steve O’Rourke was named head coach of the expansion Seattle franchise earlier today (Friday).
In addition, O’Rourke spent the past two and a half years with the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League where he held the roles of associate coach and head coach.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Professional Women’s Hockey League,” said O’Rourke.
“This is something I’ve thought about since the league was first announced. To now be given the opportunity to work with the best players in the world and be part of a professional league that is thriving both on and off the ice is truly amazing. Being from the West and having played hockey in Washington State, I’ve seen first-hand how much the game has grown in this region. The passion and support for hockey here is real, and I’m proud to now be part of it in a new way. To have the opportunity to help shape the Seattle team alongside Meghan Turner and the players is something I don’t take for granted. It’s an exciting challenge, and I’m looking forward to building something special with this group.”
O’Rourke’s coaching résumé also includes three seasons as an assistant coach with the WHL’s Red Deer Rebels, one season as general manager and head coach of the BCHL’s Langley Rivermen, and two seasons as an assistant coach with the AHL’s Abbotsford Heat.
Bench boss incoming 🗣️
We’re proud to welcome Steve O’Rourke as our first-ever head coach!
📰 https://t.co/3RFJELMnKC pic.twitter.com/wstuHIhEbP— PWHL Seattle (@PWHL__Seattle) June 20, 2025
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