Colorado Eagles assistant coach Kim Weiss has been named the head coach of the newly expanded PWHL Las Vegas. Weiss becomes the second woman in AHL history to hold a full-time assistant coaching position and now takes on a top role in women’s professional hockey.
Weiss spent the last two seasons with the Eagles organization, starting as video coach in 2024 before being promoted to assistant coach on Jan. 16, 2026. Her appointment marks a pivotal moment in the growth of the PWHL, which has added its fourth franchise ahead of the 2025 season.
“I’m honored to become a head coach at the highest level of the women’s game and couldn’t be more excited to join PWHL Las Vegas,” Weiss said. “Much of what I’ve experienced over the last few years wasn’t something I dreamed about growing up because those opportunities simply didn’t exist. I’m incredibly grateful for the people and organizations that have helped me along the way, especially the Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Eagles.”
Weiss brings a wealth of coaching and player development experience to her new role. She worked as a guest coach with the Avalanche in 2023–24 and has participated in each of the last four Avalanche development camps. In addition, she served as an assistant coach for Trinity College’s men’s hockey program in 2023–24 and has coached in junior and AAA programs including the NAHL’s Maryland Black Bears and AAA Washington Pride.
Weiss’s hockey journey began on the ice. She played collegiately at Trinity College, where she was team captain as a junior and senior and earned conference player of the year honors in 2010–11. She is also a member of the NHL Coaches Association’s Female Coaches Development Program.
Weiss’s elevation to head coach in Las Vegas reflects broader progress in women’s hockey. With the PWHL expanding and more opportunities emerging, her path from assistant coach to head coach highlights the growing recognition of women in coaching roles.
PWHL Las Vegas is scheduled to begin training camp in January 2025, ahead of its inaugural season.
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