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Flyers Appoint Rick Tocchet as New Head Coach

5/17/2025

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The Philadelphia Flyers have made a bold move by appointing Rick Tocchet as their 25th head coach, stepping in after John Tortorella's departure. Meanwhile, interim coach Brad Shaw will not return to his former role, as the team has decided to explore new directions for their defense and penalty kill strategies.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have made a bold move by appointing Rick Tocchet as their 25th head coach, stepping in after John Tortorella's departure. Meanwhile, interim coach Brad Shaw will not return to his former role, as the team has decided to explore new directions for their defense and penalty kill strategies.