Jay Woodcroft (born August 11, 1976) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player.

Woodcroft was a child actor at an early age, appearing in the 1979 pilot episode of The Littlest Hobo when he was under two years old.

[citation needed] On April 27, 2018, Woodcroft was appointed the head coach of the Bakersfield Condors, the Oilers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.

[7] On February 10, 2022, the Oilers announced they fired Dave Tippett from the team, and named Woodcroft interim head coach.

[8] Following a successful run to the Western Conference Finals, on June 21, Edmonton signed Woodcroft to an extension to remain as team's head coach.