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Flyers reportedly hire John Tortorella as 23rd head coach in franchise history

Broad Street Hockey | June 16, 2022

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The Flyers’ search for a new head coach is reportedly over.

Thursday evening, the Flyers hired John Tortorella as the 23rd head coach in franchise history. ESPN’s Keven Weekes first reported the hiring of Tortorella — and Tortorella’s four-year contract.

**Breaking News**
Further to my report, my understanding is @GoldenKnights HC new contract is in neighborhood of 5 yrs X 4.5M. Coaching Carousel @espn #ThePoint @NHL #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/CtIgzg6Spp— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) June 16, 2022

Tortorella follows Alain Vigneault, who was fired midway through the 2021-22 season, and former interim head coach Mike Yeo as the team’s latest bench boss.


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