PWHL SAN JOSE BOLSTERS BENCH, HIRES UFFE LUNDBERG AND JESSICA TURI AS ASSISTANT COACHES

Lundberg joins team following six seasons as head coach of Sweden’s National Women’s Hockey Team

Turi most recently served as assistant coach with York University’s women’s and men’s hockey teams and also brings international and professional coaching experience

SAN JOSE, CA (July 14, 2026) — PWHL San Jose today announced that Uffe Lundberg and Jessica Turi have been hired as assistant coaches ahead of the team's inaugural 2026-27 season.

Lundberg brings extensive international coaching experience to San Jose, most recently serving as head coach of the Swedish Women's National Team from 2020-26. During his tenure, he led Sweden at two Olympic Winter Games and four IIHF Women's World Championships. The 46-year-old’s time with the program was highlighted by helping the team rise from outside the top 10 in the world rankings to the bronze-medal game at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, where Sweden was edged by Switzerland in overtime.

“We are excited to welcome Uffe to our organization,” said Troy Ryan, General Manager and Head Coach of PWHL San Jose. “He is a highly respected coach whose knowledge of the game, commitment to excellence, and tireless work ethic make him an outstanding addition to our staff. Beyond his hockey expertise, he is an exceptional communicator who builds strong relationships with players and creates an environment where they can develop and perform. His passion for the game, dedication to player development, and belief in what the PWHL represents, align perfectly with the culture we’re building.”

Prior to coaching the Swedish Women's National Team, Lundberg spent nearly a decade coaching Sweden's U16 and U17 men's national teams and also served as head coach of Södertälje SK in HockeyAllsvenskan from 2017-20.

"I am really excited for the next chapter in my coaching career," said Lundberg. "I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to coach in the best league in the world and I’m also looking forward to collaborating with Troy Ryan instead of coaching against him. We are going to build something truly great in San Jose."

Turi joins the organization with coaching experience at the professional, university and international levels, most recently spending three seasons (2023-26) as an assistant coach with the York University women’s and men’s hockey programs. Prior to her time with the Lions, Turi served as an assistant coach with the Toronto Six (PHF), winning the 2023 Isobel Cup. From 2020-22, Turi was assistant coach and head scout at the University of Toronto, where she helped the Varsity Blues capture the 2020 McCaw Cup championship.

“We’re thrilled to add someone of Jess’ character, experience, and energy to our organization and know she will have a meaningful impact on our players and staff,” said Ryan. “Throughout our search, her name consistently came up as someone who is not only an outstanding coach, but also an exceptional leader and communicator. She has built a strong reputation for connecting with her athletes, creating an environment where players feel supported, challenged, and motivated to grow. She brings tremendous passion for the game, a commitment to a positive yet demanding daily training environment, and a collaborative approach that everyone around her will benefit from.”

The 39-year-old from Mississauga, ON, also brings international coaching experience, including serving as a coach at Hockey Canada’s 2025 National Women’s Team Selection Camp. As head coach of Team Ontario, she won two national gold medals, one national silver medal and three Canada Winter Games bronze medals across three U18 Women’s National Championships and two Canada Winter Games.

“I am incredibly excited to join the coaching staff of PWHL San Jose and to help shape the identity and future of this program,” said Turi. “There is something truly special about building a culture from the ground up, and I look forward to collaborating daily with such a dedicated group of professionals to develop our athletes and establish a winning tradition. I cannot wait to connect with the passionate hockey fans of the Bay Area and deliver an exciting brand of hockey that our community will be proud to support.”

Lundberg and Turi are the first additions to Ryan’s coaching staff in San Jose as the team continues to build toward its PWHL debut ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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