The Northern Manitoba Blizzard have a new bench boss for the 2026–2027 season. It has been announced that Josh Gratton has signed a multi-year contract with the Blizz and will serve as the team’s head coach and president of hockey operations.

In total, Coach Gratton brings more than 35 years of hockey experience to Northern Manitoba, including 29 years as a player and seven years as a coach. Coach Gratton’s most recent stop was with the Winnipeg Blues, where he served as the team’s head coach and general manager.

For a more detailed breakdown of the hire, visit normanblizzard.com.