Wednesday, September 14, 2016

US will mix Tortorella hockey with speed, skill at World Cup (Yahoo Sports)

U.S. forward David Backes (42) pushes Finland defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) during the first period of an exhibition game, part of the World Cup of Hockey, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Tortorella stood in the middle of the ice and bellowed at the top of his lungs: ''Too slow! We're too slow. Tortorella was imploring Team USA to practice the way he wants them to play at the World Cup of Hockey. The team's identity is in-your-face aggressive, while NHL MVP Patrick Kane and talented winger Zach Parise and others will bring the flash and flair as the Americans attempt to avenge a disappointing finish at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.


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