Rick Tocchet joins team Canada's coaching staff for the 4 Nations Face-Off
Fresh off clinching the Jack Adams Trophy for the NHL's top head coach, Rick Tocchet has been selected to join Team Canada's coaching staff for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.
Congrats to Head Coach Rick Tocchet for being named an Assistant Coach for Canada in the 2025 NHL #4Nations Face-Off! 👏
The tournament, set to take place from February 12-20 in Montreal and Boston, will see Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States compete in a round-robin format followed by a one-game final between the top two teams.
Tocchet, who recently learned of his selection from Team Canada's head coach Jon Cooper, expressed his honor at the opportunity.
This will be Tocchet's debut as a coach for Team Canada, though he has previously represented his country on the ice. The former player won two Canada Cups (1987 & 1991) and participated in the 1990 World Championships in Switzerland. Looking back, Tocchet recalled the fierce competition of the 1987 Canada Cup.
The 4 Nations Face-Off will be a significant event for the sport, and Tocchet is eager for the challenge. He believes the tournament will showcase some of the best talent in hockey.
At the end of June, the NHL announced six players from each participating country. Quinn Hughes is the sole Canuck selected for the 4 Nations team, representing the United States.
This summer, Tocchet has been actively engaged, including gaining valuable insights from the New York Jets' training camp. «I spent time with Jets' Head Coach Robert Saleh and his coaching staff,» Tocchet revealed. He is now getting ready for the upcoming Canucks training camp while also preparing for the 4 Nations tournament.
The 4 Nations Face-Off will see Canada play Sweden on February 12th, the USA on February 15th, and Finland on February 17th, culminating in the Championship Game on February 20th at TD Garden in Boston. The tournament will follow NHL rules, with points assigned according to game results and overtime procedures differing from standard NHL practices.
Source: Vancouver Canucks
Rick Tocchet Named to Canada's Coaching Staff for 4 Nations Face-Off
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