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Avalanche Eyeing Future Coach | NHL News
Colorado Avalanche’s future may be in the hands of a rising coaching star: Jussi Ahokas, the newly hired head coach of the Avalanche’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. A Finnish powerhouse with a Memorial Cup and OHL Coach of the Year trophy under his belt, Ahokas turned down the Vancouver Canucks to take this role — and his resume speaks volumes: he’s led teams to championships, coached Finland’s World Juniors, and built a stellar OHL record. At just 45, he’s poised to bring that winning DNA to the AHL — and many are already eyeing him as a potential NHL head coach in the making. This…
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