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Colorado Eagles hire Jussi Ahokas as new head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:53 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Colorado Eagles hire Jussi Ahokas as new head coach

Summary

The Colorado Eagles have appointed Jussi Ahokas as their new head coach, replacing Mark Letestu. Ahokas comes from a successful stint with the Kitchener Rangers, where he won the Memorial Cup in 2026. His innovative coaching style has drawn attention, and he is seen as a rising star eager to bring a new approach to the AHL. With a complete overhaul of the Eagles' coaching staff this offseason, there is potential for significant changes as Ahokas brings in his preferred assistants and philosophies.

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By the Numbers

•Ahokas replaces Mark Letestu, who moved to the Vegas Golden Knights.
•He led the Kitchener Rangers to a Memorial Cup championship in 2026.
•Ahokas is recognized for his innovative coaching style and positionless hockey.
•The Eagles are expected to undergo significant changes under his leadership.
•Ahokas brings experience from both North America and Finland.

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2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Jussi Ahokas Is A Trend Setter & Colorado Will Help Him Reach New Highs

What they're saying

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The Colorado Eagles hired Jussi Ahokas as their new head coach, replacing Mark Letestu. Ahokas is one of the hot names in the coaching world and is on track for an NHL future.
— Yahoo Sports

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