Pelletier reads Flyers' lineup, will get good look in it
John Tortorella had Jakob Pelletier read the lineup before his Flyers debut. Now the young winger is set for a good look in the lineup.
John Tortorella Drove Back From 4 Nations Face-Off, Avoiding Heckling From Canadian Players
Team USA lost a heartbreaker in overtime to Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final last Thursday and apparently, Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella is taking the defeat pretty hard.Torts (as he's more famously known) served as an assistant coach alongside Mike Sullivan on Team USA's staff throughout the tournment.
Shea Theodore’s injury means it’s go time for Travis Sanheim with Canada: ‘Excited for him to play’
Sanheim will take Theodore's place in the lineup beginning Saturday when Canada faces the United States and Flyers coach John Tortorella.
Flyers' Egor Zamula: Available for Saturday
Zamula (upper body) is considered available to play Saturday versus the Oilers. It looks like Zamula will be officially activated from injured reserve prior to the contest. There's no guarantee he plays -- head coach John Tortorella may opt for a more veteran defensive group against the Oilers.
John Tortorella is happy to reunite with Mike Sullivan on the U.S. hockey coaching staff
A few weeks ago, when John Tortorella was asked about the attire for the American coaches at the 4 Nations Face-Off, he let out a sigh. The coach typically wears a black zip-up jacket dotted with a small Flyers logo pin on the left side.
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Patriotism: John Tortorella refused to fly home with Team Canada after 4 Nations loss, drove back to Philly instead
After Team USA fell to Team Canada in heartbreaking overtime fashion during last week’s 4 Nations Face-Off, Flyers head coach John Tortorella wasn’t in any mood to spend a few miserable hours in the sky surrounded by smug Canadians.