06/05/2026
Did you know......our new Vegas Golden Knights coach with his wife is a horse rescuer?
Well Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves loves that!
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John Tortorella
The Advocacy: The former Philadelphia Flyers' head coach, along with his wife Christine, runs the Tortorella Family Foundation. While widely known for championing dogs, the couple has also rescued and owned multiple horses.
The Rescues: During his tenure coaching the Columbus Blue Jackets, the foundation heavily supported Bella Run Equine, an Ohio-based nonprofit that rescues horses from slaughter sales.
Tortorella has funded large barn additions, purchased individual horses from auction blocks, and provided financial grants so the rescue could hire staff.
Public Profile: Tortorella often uses his media platform in the hockey world to shine a light on animal welfare, including a previous radio segment titled "Hockey and Hounds"
Flyers head coach John Tortorella shared his passion for animals an...