Ryan Craig, a former player in the Pittsburgh organization, has been named the head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights. Craig began his coaching journey by keeping a journal of how he would handle different situations as a coach.
Craig’s Coaching Experience
Craig was named the captain of an American Hockey League team nine times, demonstrating his leadership skills. He became an assistant coach for the Golden Knights in 2017 and remained in the organization despite changes in head coaches.
Craig’s experience as a head coach in the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights has prepared him for his new role. The team set a franchise record with 90 points this season under his leadership.
Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon, who has known Craig for nearly 30 years, believes Craig is ready for the challenge. McCrimmon said, ‘I’ve seen firsthand what he does to people around him, how he treats people.’ Craig replaces John Tortorella, who led the team to the Stanley Cup Final last season.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
