
Mark Letestu Joins Vegas Golden Knights as Assistant Coach
The Vegas Golden Knights announced the hiring of Mark Letestu, a veteran player and recent AHL coaching standout, to strengthen their coaching roster.
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The Vegas Golden Knights announced the hiring of Mark Letestu, a veteran player and recent AHL coaching standout, to strengthen their coaching roster.

Mark Letestu is set to join the Vegas Golden Knights as an assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of AHL success and NHL playing experience to the bench.

The Colorado Eagles finished second in the Pacific Division and reached the Western Conference Finals, driven by Coach Mark Letestu and a talented roster facing a major free‑agent turnover.

Kim Weiss, a pioneering coach with NHL and AHL experience, has left the Colorado Eagles to head the new Las Vegas expansion team in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, bringing her vision of a first‑class environment to a city hungry for hockey.

A decisive Game 7 between the Colorado Eagles and Chicago Wolves will determine the Western Conference champion of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, setting up a potential finals clash with the Toronto Marlies. Key performances, injury impacts, and power‑play efficiency shape the narrative.

A tightly contested playoff series sees Colorado’s offensive spark plug T.J. Hughes delivering the game‑winning goal, while coaches and historical trends highlight the stakes of Friday’s decisive match.

Colorado’s five‑goal burst in the final minutes defeats Chicago, while Michael Pezzetta’s overtime heroics give Toronto a 2‑0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, setting up a pivotal stretch in Rosemont and Toronto.

Colorado Eagles rallied from behind to beat Chicago Wolves 5-2 in Game 2, with coach Mark Letestu praising his team's skill. The series shifts to Rosemont for the next three contests, while the Toronto Marlies take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Chicago’s special teams shone in Game 1, scoring all five goals on the power play while killing two penalties, setting the stage for a pivotal Game 2.

Cleveland’s 3‑1 win in Game 2 sets the stage for a pivotal Game 3 in Toronto, while Colorado looks to close out the series against Coachella Valley after a strong performance in Game 3.

The Coachella Valley Firebirds aim to even their series against the Colorado Eagles after a 3‑0 loss, while the Springfield Thunderbirds force a Game 2 overtime win, highlighting key performances from emerging talent and steady goaltending.