(Amber Arnold, Wisconsin State Journal)
MADISON, Wis. — Tony Granato started out giving advice to Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez about the men's hockey coaching vacancy at the school and ended up getting the job.
The chance to return to his alma mater was too enticing to Granato, even worth leaving his gig as an assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings.
Granato, the former Avalanche coach, was introduced Wednesday as Wisconsin's next coach, charged with reviving a tradition-rich program that finished well below .500 the past two seasons.
"There was no hesitation," Granato said.