Second City Hockey · Jun 9, 2016
Red Wings hire ex-Blackhawks assistant John Torchetti as assistant coach
Torchetti was an assistant behind the Chicago bench from 2007-10.The Detroit Red Wings hired Torchetti has its assistant coach Thursday. Torchetti was also linked to the Florida Panthers' assistant coaching vacancy.
The 51-year-old guided the Minnesota Wild to a 15-11 record and a playoff berth as its interim coach after replacing Mike Yeo. He previously served as Minnesota's head coach of their AHL affiliate, Iowa Wild. He assisted behind the Chicago bench from 2007-10, helping guide the team to their first Stanley Cup in 49 years.