Tony Granato
American ice hockey player and coach / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anthony Lewis Granato (born July 25, 1964) is an American former professional ice hockey left winger and former head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey team. He served as head coach of the United States men's national ice hockey team at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Previously, he also served as head coach of the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Colorado Avalanche, as well as with the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins as an assistant coach.[1]
Quick Facts Born, Height ...
Tony Granato | |||
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Granato in 2011 | |||
Born |
(1964-07-25) July 25, 1964 (age 60) Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S. | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
Position | Left Wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
New York Rangers Los Angeles Kings San Jose Sharks | ||
National team |
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NHL draft |
120th overall, 1982 New York Rangers | ||
Playing career | 1988–2001 | ||
Coaching career | |||
Biographical details | |||
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin | ||
Playing career | |||
1983–1987 | Wisconsin | ||
Position(s) | Left Wing | ||
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |||
2002 | Colorado Avalanche (Asst.) | ||
2002–2004 | Colorado Avalanche | ||
2005–2008 | Colorado Avalanche (Asst.) | ||
2008–2009 | Colorado Avalanche | ||
2009–2014 | Pittsburgh Penguins (Asst.) | ||
2014 | Team USA (Asst.) | ||
2014–2016 | Detroit Red Wings (Asst.) | ||
2016–2023 | Wisconsin | ||
2017 | Team USA | ||
2018 | Team USA | ||
Head coaching record | |||
Overall | 105–129–16 (.452) [College] | ||
Tournaments | 0–1 (.000) | ||
Accomplishments and honors | |||
Championships | |||
2021 Big Ten Champion | |||
Awards | |||
2× Big Ten Coach of the Year (2017, 2021) | |||
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