Vegas Golden Knights players watch from the bench during the third period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
By The Canadian Press

Golden Knights promote Ryan Craig to head coach from AHL

Jun 17, 2026 | 10:25 AM

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.

Craig has been the organization’s American Hockey League coach in Henderson, Nevada.

Craig will address reporters on Thursday.

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Mark Anderson, The Associated Press

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