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He became an assistant coach with the Buffalo Sabres the following season, and remained with the Sabres organization through the 1996-97 season. The Sabres named him the head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, prior to the 1995-96 season. His Rochester team won the Calder Cup in 1996 and followed that up with the best record in the AHL’s Northern Conference during the 1996-97 regular season.
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www.hockeyfeed.comJohn Tortorella (born John Robert Tortorella on June 24, 1958 in Boston, Massachusetts) is the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has held the position of head coach of the Vancouver Canucks (2013–14), the New York Rangers (2009–13) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–08), leading them to the 2004 Stanley Cup championship. John is known for his outspoken nature (such as criticizing his own players) and his unusual system of regularly rotating goaltending duities during his time with...
thenhl.fandom.comJohn Tortorella is back behind an NHL bench!
www.hockeyfeed.comThe Vancouver Canucks let go of coach John Tortorella on Thursday after just one season along with his assistant Mike Sullivan
www.cbssports.comJohn Tortorella remains a headline name in the NHL's coaching ranks some 25 years after making his head-coaching debut.
www.sportingnews.comTortorella clarifies his remarks and addresses blowback, while focusing on his role with Team USA at the upcoming Olympics.
www.hockeyfeed.comJohn Tortorella's suspension is finished and on Monday he returned to the Canucks apologizing for his 'stupidity' while saying his focus is to get the Canucks back on track.
www.cbssports.comPhiladelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella has officially been relieved of his duties.
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