 He also was the head coach of the Colorado Eagles of the Central Hockey League from 2008 to 2010.On April 26, 2010, McClelland was introduced as the head coach of the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League.He would serve as head coach of the Thunder through their transition to the ECHL but after the 2015–16 season, in which the team finished last in the league, his contract would not be renewed.