Tortorella's coaching career began with the American Hockey League 's Rochester Americans and the East Coast Hockey League 's Virginia Lancers. He won the Calder Cup with the 1996 Rochester Americans.

Statistics and Records of John Tortorella, a hockey player and coach from Boston, MA born Jun 24 1958 who was active from 1978 to 1986.

John Francis Tortorella (born June 24, 1958) is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player, currently the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League...

Mar 31, 2024 · On Oct. 14, 1995, just six games into his career as head coach of the Rochester Americans, John Tortorella, seen here in his current rolle behind the Philadelphia Flyers’ bench, pulled goalie Steve Shields with about 50 seconds remaining in overtime in a game against the Binghamton Rangers at Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.

5 days ago · John Tortorella has spent his NHL coaching career developing players into the best they can be. ... He was head coach of Rochester of the AHL for two seasons, then returned to the NHL as an ...

Apr 4, 2024 · Tortorella ended up getting his first professional head-coaching gig with Buffalo’s AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, in 1995-96. Don Stevens was a bit panicked.

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.

He served as the head coach of the Rochester Americans (1995-96, 1996-97). Tortorella's time with the Americans included a Calder Cup championship in 1996. He also served as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Coyotes, Rangers and Lightning.

Mar 20, 2024 · In 1996, Tortorella achieved a significant milestone in his coaching career when he won the Calder Cup with the Rochester Americans. This early success showcased Tortorella’s ability to lead a team to victory at the minor league level.

Sep 22, 2015 · John Tortorella (Boston, Mass.), who ranks first on the National Hockey League’s all-time wins list among American-born coaches, will serve as head coach of Team USA for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, it was announced today by USA Hockey.