Don Granato selected as US coach for the world hockey championships
Don Granato has been selected as the U. S. coach for the International Ice Hockey Federation world championships.
USA Hockey national team general manager Brett Peterson announced the hire Wednesday. “Don is an excellent coach who brings a wealth of experience,” said Peterson, who also assistant GM of the NHL's back-to-back Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Don Granato has been selected as the U. S.
coach for the International Ice Hockey Federation world championships. USA Hockey national team general manager Brett Peterson announced the hire Wednesday. “Don is an excellent coach who brings a wealth of experience,” said Peterson, who also assistant GM of the NHL's back-to-back Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers.
“He really understands the international hockey landscape and what it takes to win. ” Granato, 58, has been an assistant at worlds three times. He has also been on staff for two under-18 championships and one world juniors, along with time at the U.