Latest John Tortorella News

Flyers' rookie Matvei Michkov is healthy scratch against Lightning

Nov. 07, 2024 19:49 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov was a healthy scratch Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, a move coach John Tortorella described as “just part of the process” in the young player's development. Michkov, 19, was the seventh overall pick...

Aleksei Kolosov makes his Flyers debut, becoming first Belarusian goalie in NHL history

Oct. 27, 2024 23:04 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aleksei Kolosov became the first Belarusian-born goalie in NHL history Sunday night when he started for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Montreal Canadiens. The 22-year-old Kolosov was recalled by the Flyers on Saturday night and immediately inserted into the...

Flyers turn to Russian teen sensation Matvei Michkov to lift them into the playoffs

Sep. 25, 2024 11:30 AM EDT

VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Matvei Michkov’s first dose of culture shock in American hockey hit the teen sensation when he skated in the opening days of Philadelphia Flyers’ training camp. Flyers fans were already dressed in his No. 39 jersey. Lots of them. Kids. Adults. The Flyers...

Father of Gaudreau brothers helps out on the ice at Philadelphia Flyers practice

Sep. 23, 2024 18:29 PM EDT

John Tortorella had a former hockey coach help him Monday at Philadelphia Flyers training camp — the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau, who was an invited guest. The Flyers tapped their sticks in appreciation of Guy Gaudreau, a former hockey coach at Hollydell Ice Arena...