Is it possible for someone to be the GM-coach & player of a national team?

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Is it possible for someone to be the GM-coach & player of a national team?

Is this possible for international hockey competitions? Does the IIHF allow this?

2007-12-01 10:46:40 · 3 answers · asked by Joe H 1 in Sports ➔ Hockey

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Under IIHF rules, an individual can not be both a player and a member of management.

In the NHL, an individual can be a player and an assistant coach, but can not be head coach or higher and still play.

2007-12-01 11:05:16 · answer #1 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I don't know the complete rules for the IIHF but I cannot see why not but why would someone spread themselvs so thin?

What inspires this question? Thinking a Pavel Bure comeback?

2007-12-01 18:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by Bob Loblaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

no he cant he'll have to retire to be a manager.

2007-12-01 21:22:34 · answer #3 · answered by tarrin_8 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋