John Tortorella [1] (born June 24, 1958) is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Tortorella was previously the head coach of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Vancouver Canucks.

2 days ago · Flyers coach John Tortorella has hit a notable milestone in the coaching business. His hyper-gruff persona masquerades his big heart and evolving coaching talent. As we’ve seen over the years ...

3 days ago · Tortorella will become the seventh NHL coach, and first born in the United States, to reach 1,600 games when his Philadelphia Flyers play the New York Islanders on Thursday (7:30 p.m. ET; HULU ...

Jan 7, 2025 · In Year 3 under Tortorella, the Flyers are trying to take risks and push offense. But they can't afford to sacrifice their structure. "We have defined our style of play, I think we're pretty comfortable how we're going to play," Tortorella said Tuesday at morning skate.

1 day ago · Hear from Flyers Head Coach John Tortorella following a 4-1 loss to the Stars. Jan 10, 2025. 2:30. 1/9 Postgame: ERSSON. Hear from Samuel Ersson following a 4-1 loss to the Stars.

1 day ago · The Flyers still have a little under five weeks to go before the March 7 trade deadline. “It could happen again,” Tortorella said. “The deadline, we still have some things that could happen.

Dec 29, 2023 · John Tortorella will have the familiar scowl and angry disposition he's had for most of the previous 1,499 NHL games he's coached when he steps behind the bench for the Philadelphia Flyers on...

Mar 11, 2024 · Philadelphia coach John Tortorella was suspended for two games and fined $50,000 by the NHL on Sunday for unprofessional conduct directed at the officials by refusing to leave the bench area after a game misconduct.

Apr 3, 2024 · As the Flyers’ head coach, it all eventually comes back to John Tortorella to stem the tide. On Wednesday afternoon, the grizzly vet delivered yet another one of his iconic press conferences, sending a fiery message to the public, and perhaps to his team, too.

Dec 16, 2024 · The Flyers have scored 12 goals at five-on-five with Michkov on the ice and surrendered just two in approximately 197 minutes. That isn’t just some arbitrary date, either.