Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella was suspended for 2 video games and fined $50,000 US by the NHL on Sunday for unprofessional conduct directed on the officers by refusing to go away the bench space after a recreation misconduct.
‘Unprofessional conduct’ directed at officers will price Philadelphia coach $50,000 US
Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella was suspended for 2 video games and fined $50,000 US by the NHL on Sunday for unprofessional conduct directed on the officers by refusing to go away the bench space after a recreation misconduct.
Tortorella reluctantly left the bench Saturday evening after receiving the sport misconduct and a bench minor early within the Flyers’ 7-0 loss at Tampa Bay.
On an evening that the 2004 Stanley Cup-winning Lightning staff that Tortorella coached was honoured, he lasted simply 10:49 into the sport earlier than receiving the penalties proper after Philadelphia fell behind 4-0.
Tortorella expressed displeasure towards the officers, after which repeatedly advised referees Wes McCauley and Brandon Schrader that he wouldn’t go away. He relented after a pair minutes and headed to the locker room. Tortorella was changed by affiliate coach Brad Shaw.
Tortorella will miss properties video games Tuesday evening towards San Jose and Thursday evening towards Toronto.
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