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 Pittsburgh's Neil Wilikinson 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.

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July 25 - 1964 - Downers Grove, Illinois - USA - American - National Hockey League - Leftwinger - Head coach - Colorado Avalanche - New York Rangers - 1982 NHL Entry Draft - Los Angeles Kings - San Jose Sharks - Neil Wilikinson - 1997 - Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy - December 18 - 2002

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Cammi Granato, who is probably the United States' best-known female hockey player, is his younger sister.

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Cammi Granato - United States

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• List of NHL head coaches
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