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FILE - In this July 13, 2017, file photo, Rick Tocchet, the new coach of the Arizona Coyotes, speaks during a news conference in Glendale, Ariz. Three of the six NHL coaching vacancies this offseason were filled by first-timers as teams look to find the next new idea rather than recycling the past. Only Dallas' Ken Hitchcock could be considered experienced, while Arizona's Rick Tocchet has less than two full seasons of experience and Los Angeles' John Stevens parts of four years. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Experience not required: Rookie coaches a growing NHL trend

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 17, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins assistant Rick Tocchet, right, talks with an official during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, in Pittsburgh. The Arizona Coyotes have named Rick Tocchet as head coach, replacing Dave Tippett, who parted ways with the franchise after last season. Tocchet spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a stint that included consecutive Stanley Cup championships. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Coyotes hire Rick Tocchet as head coach

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press