In a surprising turn of events, the United States national hockey team has announced the addition of two new assistant coaches to work under head coach Mike Sullivan for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. The experienced duo of John Tortorella and David Quinn are set to bring their wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team in the hopes of leading them to victory.
Tortorella, who currently serves as the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, is a seasoned veteran in the coaching world. Despite missing out on the playoffs last season by a mere four points with a record of 38-33-11, Tortorella remains one of the most respected coaches in the NHL. At 66 years old, he boasts an impressive resume, ranking as the ninth-winningest coach of all time in NHL history. With a career record of 742-612-156 with 37 ties across various teams such as the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Flyers, Tortorella has proven time and time again that he is a force to be reckoned with.
Notably, Tortorella led the Lightning to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history during the 2003-04 season, solidifying his status as a coaching legend. He has also been honored with the Jack Adams Award twice, in 2004 and 2017, for his outstanding coaching performance with the Lightning and Blue Jackets, respectively.
On the other hand, Quinn, the former head coach of the struggling San Jose Sharks, is eager to make a fresh start with the national team. The Sharks had a disappointing season last year, finishing with a league-worst record of 19-54-9. After parting ways with the Sharks, Quinn wasted no time in joining Sullivan’s coaching staff with the Pittsburgh Penguins as an assistant coach during the off-season. With a career record of 137-185-50 split between the Rangers and Sharks, Quinn brings a mix of experience and determination to the table.
With Tortorella and Quinn now on board, the United States coaching staff is looking stronger than ever. Alongside Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes, the team is gearing up for what promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament. Fans can expect nothing less than top-notch performances from this star-studded coaching lineup as they lead the national team on their quest for glory.
