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Encyclopedia > Tony Granato

Tony Granato (born July 25, 1964 in Downers Grove, Illinois, USA) is an American former National Hockey League leftwinger and former head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, Sixth Round, One-hundred Twentieth Overall. He has played for the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. In February of 1994, Granato was suspended by the NHL for 15 games after he slashed Chicago's Neil Wilkinson in the head during a game in Los Angeles. As of 2005 this was the 7th longest suspension in NHL history. In 1997, while with the Sharks, Granato received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. He has been the head coach since December 18, 2002. July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Downers Grove, Illinois Downers Grove is a suburb located 19 miles west of Chicago, Illinois in DuPage County, Illinois. ... The modernized NHL shield logo debuted in 2005, replacing the orange and black shield, which had been used since the leagues inception. ... Winger in hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. ... The head coach in sports coaching is the coach who is in charge of the other coaches. ... The Colorado Avalanche are a National Hockey League team based in Denver, Colorado. ... The New York Rangers (NYR) are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in New York City, New York. ... The 1982 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. ... The Los Angeles Kings are a National Hockey League team based in Los Angeles, California, USA. Founded: 1967 Arena: Staples Center Former Home Arenas: Long Beach Sports Arena (part of 1967), Los Angeles Sports Arena (part of 1967); The Forum (1967-1999) Uniform colors: Purple, black, and silver Logo design... The San Jose Sharks are a National Hockey League team based in San Jose, California. ... Neil Wilkinson is a hockey player, born 15th August 1967. ... See also: 1996 in sports, other events of 1997, 1998 in sports and the list of years in sports. // Auto Racing Stock car racing: Jeff Gordon is the youngest driver ever to win the Daytona 500 on February 16 NASCAR Championship - Jeff Gordon Indy Racing League - Indianapolis 500 - Arie Luyendyk... The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. ... December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Cammi Granato, who is probably the United States' best-known female hockey player, is his younger sister. Catherine Michelle Cammi Granato (born March 25, 1971 in Downers Grove, Illinois) is probably the best-known American female ice hockey player. ...

Preceded by:
Bob Hartley		 Head Coaches of the Colorado Avalanche
2002–2004		 Succeeded by:
Joel Quenneville

Related Links: Bob Hartley (Born: September 9, 1960 in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada-) is a Canadian head coach in the National Hockey League. ... Head Coaches of the Colorado Avalanche Marc Crawford 1995-98 Bob Hartley 1998-02 Bob Hartley and Tony Granato 2002-03 Tony Granato 2003-04 Joel Quenneville 2004- See also: Head Coaches of the Quebec Nordiques Categories: Colorado Avalanche coaches ... Joel Quenneville (Born: September 15, 1958 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada-) is a Canadian former defenceman and current head coach in the National Hockey League. ...


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Tony Granato - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (186 words)
Tony Granato (born July 25, 1964 in Downers Grove, Illinois, USA) is an American former National Hockey League leftwinger and former head coach of the Colorado Avalanche.
In February of 1994, Granato was suspended by the NHL for 15 games after he slashed Chicago's Neil Wilkinson in the head during a game in Los Angeles.
Cammi Granato, who is probably the United States' best-known female hockey player, is his younger sister.
Granato Hockey Camp (156 words)
Tony was the sixth round pick of the New York Rangers in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft and is currently in his 14th season with the NHL.
Tony spent four years playing for the Badgers at the University of Wisconsin where he was named All-WCHA twice and Wisconsin MVP after the 1986-87 season.
Tony currently serves as an assistant captain for the San Jose Sharks, where he is in his fourth season.
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