Travis Green returning as Vancouver Canucks head coach

Travis Green is returning as the Vancouver Canucks head coach after agreeing to a two-year contract extension.

The announcement was made two days after the team finished its COVID-19 shortened season in last place in the all-Canadian NHL North Division, missing the playoffs.

“We are excited to have Travis Green continue to lead the Canucks as head coach and move forward from a challenging year to focus on future seasons,” said general manager Jim Benning.

Green, 50, was named the 19th head coach