William George Hardy (1895 – August 28, 1979) was a Canadian ice hockey coach and builder. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Hardy graduated from the University of Toronto. From 1920-1964, he was a lecturer on the Classics at the University of Alberta. He was head of this position from 1938 until he retired in 1964. In addition, he was the head coach of the University of Alberta Golden Bears ice hockey team from 1922-1926.