Head Coach Rick Tocchet To Take A Leave Of Absence

[SunCityCarl]

https://www.nhl.com/news/rick-tocchet-takes-leave-of-absence-as-coyotes-coach/c-296866846

 

[puckhead]

It must be bad. Sad news.

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

Craig Morgan
@craigsmorgan

Coach Rick Tocchet will rejoin the Coyotes on Thursday, per assistant John MacLean.

 

[Adrian]

Craig Morgan
@craigsmorgan

Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet is here at the optional morning skate.

 

[puckhead]

Word is his mother is fighting brain cancer and doesn't sound like she's got much more to give.

 

[Dback Jon]

Word is his mother is fighting brain cancer and doesn't sound like she's got much more to give.

Damn that is sad

 

[puckhead]

Damn that is sad

I can't even imagine.

 

[Adrian]

Dave Vest‏@davest4yotes 4m4 minutes ago
Rick Tocchet told reporters today that his mom was always his biggest fan. Tocchet said according to her: "I never deserved a penalty, I never had a bad game and it was always the coach's fault (if he did). I could do no wrong. In her eyes, I was Gretzky and Lemieux put together"

 

[puckhead]

Dave Vest‏@davest4yotes 4m4 minutes ago
Rick Tocchet told reporters today that his mom was always his biggest fan. Tocchet said according to her: "I never deserved a penalty, I never had a bad game and it was always the coach's fault (if he did). I could do no wrong. In her eyes, I was Gretzky and Lemieux put together"

Oh man. Tugging on the heartstrings right there. I can't believe he's rejoined the team. It sounds like she just passed last night. I'd be a total mess.

 

[Adrian]

Arizona Coyotes
@ArizonaCoyotes

Our sincere condolences go out to #Coyotes Head Coach Rick Tocchet today as he and his family mourn the loss of his mother Norma (93) who passed away last night. Our entire Pack will be thinking about Toc tonight as he returns behind the bench.

 

[Adrian]

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Arizona Coyotes
@ArizonaCoyotes

UPDATE: #Coyotes Head Coach Rick Tocchet is traveling to Toronto today to attend his mother's funeral. Tocchet will rejoin the team on Wednesday in Buffalo. Assistant Coach John MacLean will handle the head coaching responsibilities on Monday for the game vs. @NHLFlames.