The crags in Rick Tocchet’s face testify to the style of hockey he played in 18 seasons in the NHL. Bold. Bruising. Head first.
You want some of this? I’m in.
So, it’s no surprise Tocchet, the coach, is setting that same tone for his players as his Coyotes prepare to play the Avalanche Friday night in Denver. It’s the most important game the Coyotes have played in at least seven years, and Tocchet has a team that is nicked up, inexperienced, can’t score and is winless in its past four road games.
Bring it.