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Golden Knights promote Ryan Craig to head coach from AHL

By MARK ANDERSON
Associated Press

Associated Press

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Tags: John Tortorella, Ryan Craig

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) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (John Locher/AP Photo/John Locher)

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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