Rick Tocchet
- January 5, 2024
- Hockey Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Rick Tocchet |
| Occupation | Hockey Player |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 9, 1964(1964-04-09) |
| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Canada |
| Country | Canada |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Rick Tocchet Biography
| Name | Rick Tocchet |
| Birthday | Apr 9 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Place Of Birth | Canada |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Rick Tocchet is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on April 9, 1964 in Canada, Canada. NHL right winger who played for six different teams across 18 seasons. He was selected to four All- Star games between 1989 and 1993 as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins.
In the early part of his career, he was known mostly as a fighter, with some memorable run-ins with fellow bruiser Cam Neely.
As a youth, Tocchet played in the 1977 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Toronto.
After being drafted in the 6th round (121st overall) by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft, Tocchet returned to the OHL’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds for another year of junior hockey. After registering 108 points with Sault Ste. Marie, Tocchet came to the Flyers for the 1984–85 season, scoring 39 points and helping the team to the Stanley Cup Finals. He was mainly known as a fighter in his early career, but soon developed his skills enough to become a respected power forward, a team leader and a four- time NHL All-Star. He had memorable fights with other power forwards such as Wendel Clark and Cam Neely.
He grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
Rick Tocchet Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Hockey Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Rick Tocchet is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rick Tocchet 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was selected 121st overall in the 1983 NHL Draft by the Flyers.
After retirement, he became an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche.
Richard Tocchet (born April 9, 1964) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He currently serves as the head coach of the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing as a right winger, he played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, and Phoenix Coyotes. He was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning for two seasons. During the 2010 playoffs, he was an analyst on Flyers Postgame Live on Comcast SportsNet.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches |
Rick Tocchet height 6 feet 0 inches Rick weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Rick Tocchet Dating?
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On May 8, 2006, attorneys for Tocchet and Gretzky’s wife Janet Jones filed notices in New Jersey that they intended to sue the state for $50 million each for defamation. Both Tocchet and Jones claimed to have lost business opportunities in the wake of the state’s investigation, which had sullied their reputations.
Facts & Trivia
Rick Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Rick Tocchet celebrates birthday on April 9 of every year.
On May 25, 2007, Tocchet pleaded guilty to conspiracy and promoting gambling. New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram announced on August 17, 2007, that Tocchet had been sentenced to two years probation in exchange for his plea. He could have received up to five years in New Jersey state prison, but there is a presumption against incarceration for first-time offenders who plead guilty to such crimes.
Top Facts about Rick Tocchet
- Rick Tocchet is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.
- He played in the NHL for 18 seasons.
- Tocchet won two Stanley Cup championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- He scored over 400 goals and had more than 900 points in his career.
- Tocchet was known for his physical play and scoring ability.
- He also represented Canada internationally, winning a gold medal at the World Championships.
- After retiring as a player, Tocchet became an assistant coach with various teams.
- In 2017, he was named head coach of the Arizona Coyotes.
- Tocchet has been praised for his leadership and coaching abilities.
- He has helped develop young players into successful NHL stars.
How many Stanley Cups Does Rick Tocchet?
3-time Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins: 1992 (as player), 2016 (as assistant coach); and 2017 (as assistant coach).
Did Rick Tocchet win a Stanley Cup?
Tocchet was drafted by the Flyers in 1983 and played his first seven full seasons with the orange and black, before being traded to the Penguins in
- He won a Stanley Cup the following season in Pittsburgh and won two more as a Penguins assistant coach in 2016 and 2017.
Who is the coach of the Arizona Coyotes?
André Tourigny
Who most famously wears number 87 for the Pittsburgh Penguins?
Mario Lemieux OC CQ
Shot| Right
Played for| Pittsburgh Penguins
National team| Canada
NHL Draft| 1st overall, 1984 Pittsburgh Penguins
Is Rick Tocchet in the Hall of Fame?
With the current team and coaching staff watching from the bench Tuesday night, Tocchet and Paul Holmgren were enshrined in the Flyers Hall of Fame at the Wells Fargo Center during a pregame ceremony.