Golden Knights Promote Ryan Craig to Head Coach From AHL
Ryan Craig is expected to replace John Tortorella after helping develop young players and guiding Henderson to a 39-21-7 season.
- All signs point to the Vegas Golden Knights promoting Ryan Craig to be their next head coach, replacing John Tortorella. Craig currently coaches the AHL Henderson Silver Knights.
- Craig has been with the organization since 2017, serving as an assistant coach for inaugural coach Gerard Gallant. He developed NHL debutants Braeden Bowman and Kai Uchacz, who made their debuts this year.
- Named coach of the Silver Knights in June 2023, Craig led Henderson to a 39-21-7 record this past season, earning their first Calder Cup Playoffs appearance since 2022.
- General manager Kelly McCrimmon and Craig share a history dating back to the Brandon Wheat Kings. Craig also played under Tortorella during his 2005-06 NHL debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- A mainstay of the 2023 Stanley Cup championship coaching staff, Craig played 711 games in the American Hockey League. He helped players like Jack Eichel and Chandler Stephenson improve their faceoff skills.
47 Articles
47 Articles
Vegas Golden Knights Name Ryan Craig Fifth Head Coach in Franchise History
LAS VEGAS, NV — The Vegas Golden Knights executed a major structural leadership change behind the bench on Wednesday morning, officially naming Ryan Craig as the fifth head coach in the history of the National Hockey League franchise. The strategic promotion marks a distinct shift in organizational philosophy for General Manager Kelly McCrimmon, who opted for internal continuity and a deep familiarity with the front office over an established, o…
Surrey Now-Leader
Today In BCAbbotsford’s Ryan Craig named new head coach of Vegas Golden Knights
Abbotsford’s Ryan Craig has been named the new head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights. The Western Conference champions announced Craig as the team’s fifth head coach in club history on Wednesday (June 17). The 2000 W.J. Mouat grad is the first-ever Abbotsford product to become a head coach in the NHL. COACH CRAIG Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon has announced Ryan Craig will be the fifth Head Coach in franchise history. Pre…
Ryan Craig replaces the coaching legend.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 61% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
