John Tortorella is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player. As of Jan 2025, he serves as the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL. He previously coached the Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Vancouver Canucks, leading the Lightning to the 2004 Stanley Cup championship.
As the first American-born NHL coach to achieve 500 wins, Tortorella ranks ninth all-time in victories with 742 as of the 2023–24 season and has won the Jack Adams Award twice as the league’s top coach. His coaching has included unique strategies, such as rotating goaltenders in Tampa Bay, a practice he reintroduced with Columbus in the 2019–20 season with Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzļikins as a tandem.
Who is John Tortorella’s Wife?
According to the NHL, John Tortorella is married to Christine Tortorella. They have been together for decades and share a strong partnership. Christine is actively involved in charitable work, particularly with John in their shared passion for animal welfare and community support. Christine describes John as a good person, though she humorously acknowledges his grumpy public persona.
Christine and John co-founded “The John and Christine Tortorella Family Foundation”, which supports causes like animal rescue and rehabilitation. One notable initiative is “The Way Home Program”, which funds a full-time trainer to help shelter dogs with behavioral challenges become adoptable.
What does Christine Tortorella do for a living?
According to her LinkedIn profile, Christine Tortorella is the Executive Director of the Tortorella Family Foundation, a role she has held since January 2009. The foundation focuses on various causes, including animal welfare, arts and culture, children's welfare, education, environment, health, human rights, and poverty alleviation.
Christine Tortorella’s Social Media
Christine Tortorella’s Instagram account is @christorts2018. It has 34 posts and 278 followers, and she is following 210 accounts.
How Many Children Do John Tortorella and Christine Tortorella Have?
According to Comcast Spectacor, John Tortorella and Christine Tortorella have two children - a daughter named Brittany and a son named Dominick.
FAQs on John Tortorella Wife
A. John Tortorella was born on June 24, 1958, making him 66 years old.
A. John Tortorella is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall.
A. John Tortorella weighs 175 lb (79 kg).
A. John Tortorella played as a right-wing.
A. John Tortorella played for the Hampton Roads Gulls, Erie Golden Blades, and Virginia Lancers.
