John Tortorella a popular icon in the world of hockey was born on 24 June 1958 in Boston, USA. He went to Concord Carlisle High School and later joined University of Maine and graduated in 1981. He has a height of 5 ft 8 inches. He used to play for Virginia Lancers. He is successfully known as coach for teams like Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, New Haven Nighthawks. According to media reports he may be the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. Regarding his personal life he is married to Chrisitine Tortorella and has daughter Britanny Tortorella.