May 22, 2008 | 2:59pm ET
Avalanche name Granato head coach TheFourthPeriod.com
The Colorado Avalanche Executive have appointmented Tony Granato as the franchise's head coach.
Granato previously served as the team’s head coach from 2002-2004.
With Granato as head coach, the Avalanche compiled a record of 72-33-17-11, giving him the top coaching mark in franchise history based on points percentage (.647).
"We’re extremely pleased to announce Tony Granato as the Avalanche’s head coach," said Avs GM Francois Giguere.
"Tony has gained tremendous coaching experience over the last five seasons behind the Avalanche bench. He has great knowledge of our depth chart, a strong admiration for our players and really enjoys working with the organization’s young and talented group of athletes."
Granato completed his fifth season behind the Avalanche bench in 2008, his sixth year overall with the organization.
