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John Robert Tortorella (born June 24, 1958) is the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tortorella has held the position of head coach of the Vancouver Canucks (2013–14), the New York Rangers (2009–13) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (2001–08). He led Tampa Bay to the 2004 Stanley Cup championship.
Tortorella attended Concord-Carlisle High School in Concord, Massachusetts, and he is listed on the school's athletic Hall of Fame wall (1976). He also attended the University of Maine, graduating in 1981. John's brother Jim Tortorella is also listed on the wall.
Tortorella, nicknamed 'The Paper Italian', played right wing for three years (1978–81) at the University of Maine of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). While at Maine, he played along with his brother Jim, the goaltender, who now serves as assistant men's coach for the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. After college Tortorella went to Sweden to play a year in Kristianstads IK (1981–82), after which he came back to the US to play four years of minor pro hockey (1982–86) in the Atlantic Coast Hockey League (ACHL). During these years he skated with the Hampton Roads Gulls, Erie Golden Blades, Nashville South Stars and the Virginia Lancers.
Tortorella is a town and comune of the province of Salerno, Campania, in south-western Italy. As of 2011 its population was of 563.
Located in southern Cilento, 11 km far from the Cilentan Coast, Tortorella is a hill town located in the middle of a large forest area part of Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. Nearest settlements are Casaletto Spartano and Battaglia.
The bordering municipalities are Casaletto Spartano, Morigerati, Santa Marina, Sapri, Torraca, Vibonati and Rivello (PZ), this one in Basilicata region. The only hamlet (frazione) is the village of Caselle.
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Torts losing his marbles. What a beaut.
John Tortorella got a few laughs from the crowd as he accepted the Jack Adams Trophy as the NHL's best coach for his job with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
John Tortorella angry (HBO 24/7)
Take a listen as the benches were mic'd for John Tortorella and the Canucks visit to MSG against Alain Vigneault and the Rangers
Torts is a funny guy- http://twitter.com/hockeyfanatik72
John Tortorella talks to the media after the end of the 2016-17 season.
Head Coach John Tortorella talks about continuing the same approach ahead of Game Four against Pittsburgh.
Watch as Alex Galchenyuk scores an overtime winner for the Montreal Canadiens that leaves a bad taste in the mouth of Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella.
John Tortorella speaks with Christine Simpson about his past mistakes as a coach and how he has approached his opportunity in Columbus.
Torts losing his marbles. What a beaut.
Torts gets angry when Brooksie tries to talk back to him
NHL on TSN host James Duthie sits down with Vancouver Canucks head coach John Tortorella for an extended one-on-one interview.
Check out this exchange between Rangers coach John Tortorella and New York Post writer Larry Brooks after the Blueshirts fell to the Flyers 2-0 on Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Torts holds nothing back when he is asked how his team fared in the overtime loss to the Blues
Vancouver Canucks head coach reflects on the team's disappointing season.
John Tortorella speaks with Christine Simpson about his past mistakes as a coach and how he has approached his opportunity in Columbus.
Jody Shelley and Bob McElligott speak with Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella about his passion for dogs and his family's foundation.
Torts is a funny guy- http://twitter.com/hockeyfanatik72
Torts losing his marbles. What a beaut.
John Tortorella got a few laughs from the crowd as he accepted the Jack Adams Trophy as the NHL's best coach for his job with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
John Tortorella angry (HBO 24/7)
Take a listen as the benches were mic'd for John Tortorella and the Canucks visit to MSG against Alain Vigneault and the Rangers
Torts is a funny guy- http://twitter.com/hockeyfanatik72
John Tortorella talks to the media after the end of the 2016-17 season.
Head Coach John Tortorella talks about continuing the same approach ahead of Game Four against Pittsburgh.
Watch as Alex Galchenyuk scores an overtime winner for the Montreal Canadiens that leaves a bad taste in the mouth of Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella.
John Tortorella speaks with Christine Simpson about his past mistakes as a coach and how he has approached his opportunity in Columbus.
John Tortorella meets the media on Blue Jackets exit interview day.
The Columbus Blue Jackets hold a press conference from Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, October 21, introducing new head coach John Tortorella.
Torts meets the media ahead of the Blue Jackets' game vs. Colorado.
Bob McElligott talks to John Tortorella, Zach Werenski and Alexander Wennberg prior to tonight's game in Montreal.
Bob McElligott previews the Blue Jackets game in Washington. Hear from head coach John Tortorella and forward Alexander Wennberg.
Blue Jackets players participate in a game show-style competition with CBJ season ticket holders, followed by a Q&A; with John Davidson, Jarmo Kekalainen and John Tortorella!
John Tortorella talks about the play of Ryan Murray and Bob McElligott answers your questions about the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Bob McElligott gets you ready for Game 5 at Pittsburgh. Hear from John Tortorella, Seth Jones and Jake Guentzel.