Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Mark Letestu across Hockey.
The Wheeling Nailers have announced a new ECHL partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets, ending a 29‑year affiliation with the Pittsburgh Penguins and positioning the club for closer travel and growth in Ohio.
The 2025‑26 season marks a milestone as 21 NHL clubs appoint former AHL head coaches to head‑coaching or senior assistant roles, underscoring the league’s deep talent pipeline.
The Colorado Eagles have named Jussi Ahokas as their new head coach, replacing Mark Letestu, who recently joined the Vegas Golden Knights staff. Ahokas arrives after a distinguished tenure with the Kitchener Rangers, where he captured a Memorial Cup and multiple coaching accolades, and he brings a proven record of developing talent for the Colorado Avalanche organization.
Jussi Ahokas, a Finnish coach with a decorated career in the OHL and Liiga, has been appointed head coach of the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. His appointment signals a strategic push to deepen the Avalanche's pipeline of young talent.
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club has appointed Jussi Ahokas as the new head coach of the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate that serves as a developmental bridge to the NHL. Ahokas, celebrated for his success in the OHL, SM‑Liiga and international competition, replaces Mark Letestu, who has joined the Vegas Golden Knights staff.
The Colorado Eagles have appointed Jussi Ahokas as their new AHL head coach, replacing Mark Letestu, who joined the Vegas Golden Knights. Ahokas brings a championship pedigree from the OHL and Memorial Cup, extensive experience in Finland, and a proven record of developing NHL prospects.
Jussi Ahokas, a decorated coach with multiple international medals, succeeds Mark Letestu as the Colorado Eagles' head coach.
Jussi Ahokas, celebrated for his Memorial Cup triumph with the Kitchener Rangers, joins the Colorado Eagles as head coach, promising a blend of Finnish and North American tactics to navigate the team's AHL challenges.
After five seasons with the Boston Bruins, 25‑year‑old forward Georgii Merkulov signed a one‑year contract with the Colorado Avalanche, bringing his offensive skill and defensive reliability to both the NHL club and its AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.
Recent front‑office moves see AHL coaches Manny Malhotra, Ryan Craig and others transition to NHL teams, promising fresh tactical direction and stability.
Several AHL coaches have been elevated to NHL head or staff positions this summer, bringing experience and a track record of success to new teams.
After a standout rookie campaign with the Colorado Eagles, Taylor Makar is set to see increased NHL ice time and a larger role with the Avalanche.
After a brief, memorable spell with the Colorado Avalanche, Nick Blankenburg is poised to hit unrestricted free agency, with Nashville emerging as the most logical destination for both hockey and personal reasons.
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.