Laviolette to Coach U.S. Olympic Team From: The Washington Post | Date: August 17, 2005 | Copyright 2005 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Carolina Hurricanes Coach Peter Laviolette was named coach of the 2006 U.S. Olympic team that will compete in the Turin Games next February.

Laviolette, a two-time Olympian who captained the squad at the 1994 Games, is 97-94-25 in two-plus seasons as an NHL head coach with Carolina and the New York Islanders.

"We're really pleased to have Peter guiding our Olympic team," Team USA General Manager Don Waddell said. "Peter knows what it takes. He played on our 1988 Olympic team and came back as captain of the 1994 Olympic team. He's coached our last two world championship teams. He's passionate ...

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