John Tortorella puts NHL career on hold to coach Team USA

Wed., Sept. 23, 2015

John Tortorella’s decision to return to coaching is separate from his desire to one day land another NHL job following a year’s absence. Calling the two “apples and oranges,” Tortorella put his country first and NHL career second by jumping at the offer to coach Team USA in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Tortorella spoke during a telephone conference call Tuesday, a day after USA Hockey announced his hiring. At 57, the ever-passionate and sometimes combative coach is returning to hockey. His 14-year career came to a sudden halt in May 2014, when he was fired after one year coaching the Vancouver Canucks. – Associated Press

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