Background
Ftorek, Robbie Brian was born on January 2, 1952 in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Stephen Joseph and A. Ruth (Barton) Ftorek.
professional coach hockey player
Ftorek, Robbie Brian was born on January 2, 1952 in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Stephen Joseph and A. Ruth (Barton) Ftorek.
Graduated from the high school, Needham, Massachusetts.
Forward Detroit Red Wings, 1973—1974, Quebec Nordiques, 1979—1982, New York Rangers, 1982—1985. Head coach New Haven Nighthawks (AHL), 1985—1987, Los Angeles Kings, 1987—1989, Utica Devils (AHL), 1992—1993. Assistant coach New Jersey Devils, 1991—1992, 1996—1998, head coach, 1998—2000, Albany River Rats (AHL), 1993—1996, 2004—2006, Boston Bruins, 2001—2003, Erie Otters (OHL), since 2007.
Member United States Olympic Hockey Team, Sapporo, Japan, 1972.
Married Wendy Joan Bray, May 20, 1972. Children: Sam, Lucie, Casey, Anna.