The Tony Granato coaching era with the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team, which started nearly seven years ago with hopes for a return to a place among the NCAA elite for a tradition-rich program, is over.
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Tony Granato scored 100 goals in 152 games for the Badgers from 1983 to 1987.
Tony Granato was captain of the Badgers in his senior season of 1986-87.
Tony Granato was a second-team All-American as a senior in 1986-87.
Tony Granato of the U.S (21) plows into Norway's Petter Salsten (3) and goalkeeper Mott Vernon as the puck enters the net for the United States' second goal in their Olympic hockey match against Norway at the Saddledome, Friday, Feb. 19, 1988, Calgary, Canada. The U.S. won the match 6-3.
Los Angeles Kings Tony Granato (14) attempts a shot on the net in the first period of NHL playoff game against Calgary, Friday, April 6, 1990 in New York.
Vancouver Canucks’ goalie Kirk McLean thwarts a shot on goal as the Los Angeles Kings’ Tony Granato skates past on Thursday, Oct. 12, 1995, at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif.
The world of professional hockey seems far away to Tony Granato as he holds daughter Gabriella in June 1996 at his Madison home.
Tony and Linda Granato are home for the summer of 1996 with their four children. From left are Nicholas, 3; Gabriella, 1 1/2; Dominick, 5; and Michael, 6.
San Jose Sharks defenseman Michal Sykora, right, gets control of the puck from teammate Tony Granato, center, and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks’ Steve Rucchin during first-period action at the Pond in Anaheim, California on Friday, Oct. 18, 1996.
After his playing career ended, Tony Granato, right, tried some broadcasting. Here, he teams with Paul Braun, left, during a Feb. 1, 2002, Badgers game against Alaska Anchorage at the Kohl Center.
Colorado Avalanche goalie Jose Theodore, right, stretches out in the crease while talking with assistant coach Tony Granato as the Avalanche opens its first day of training camp for the 2006-2007 NHL hockey season, Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in Englewood, Colo.
In this Jan. 28, 2007, photo, Colorado Avalanche head coach Joel Quenneville, left, and assistant coach Tony Granato argue with referee Don Koharski after a replay allowed a goal by Detroit Red Wings Tomas Holmstrom in the third period of an NHL game in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock, left, argues with Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Tony Granato after a fight between Red Wings right winger Aaron Downey and Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere in the third period of the Red Wings' 4-0 victory on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.
New Colorado Avalanche coach Tony Granato, left, and general manager Francois Giguere, right, smile at a news conference in Denver on Thursday, May 22, 2008.
Colorado Avalanche head coach Tony Granato looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period of Chicago's 7-4 victory in an NHL exhibition hockey game in Denver on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008.
Colorado Avalanche head coach Tony Granato directs his team against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of the Avalanche's 5-4 shootout victory in an NHL game in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008.
Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato gives instructions in the third period of an NHL game against the St. Louis Blues in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 23, 2014. The Blues won 1-0.
Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby, left, talks with head coach Dan Bylsma, center, and assistant coach Tony Granato during hockey practice at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 15, 2012, in New York.
Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato, left, stands on the boards between benches to talk with Philadelphia Flyers assistant coach Craig Berube, top right, during a on-ice fight during the third period of an NHL game in Pittsburgh Sunday, April 1, 2012. The Flyers won 6-4.
Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock, top left, shakes hands with assistant coach Tony Granato as Tomas Tatar (21), Stephen Weiss (90) and Luke Glendening, right, leave the bench to celebrate after beating the Nashville Predators 4-3 in an NHL game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Tony Granato, center, is introduced as the new head coach for the Badgers men's hockey team, with assistant coaches Don Granato, left, and Mark Osiecki, right, at the Kohl Center on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
Badgers men's coach Tony Granato walks to Bascom Hall from a class at Nancy Nicholas Hall on the University of Wisconsin campus on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. After nearly 30 years, Granato was finishing up his degree at UW as a requirement to be the Badgers coach.
Tony Granato heads into Bascom Hall on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016.
UW hockey coach Tony Granato leaves Nancy Nicholas Hall after a class on the University of Wisconsin campus on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016.
Tony Granato has a 75-80-12 record coaching the Badgers, including a 13-8 mark this season.
Badgers coach Tony Granato watches officials discuss an issue at the end of the second period of a game against Penn State at the Kohl Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
Tony Granato speaks during a news conference in Plymouth, Mich., on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017. USA Hockey announced that Wisconsin's Tony Granato will coach the U.S. men's hockey team at the 2018 Olympics, the first Winter Games without NHL players since 1994.
Badgers men's hockey coach Tony Granato stands behind his bench during an NCAA hockey game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018.
United States coach Tony Granato directs his team during the second period of the qualification round against Slovakia at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018.
Tony Granato addresses his Badgers men's hockey players during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.
Tony Granato has a discussion with Badgers forward Jason Dhooghe during a practice before the 2018-19 season.
Badgers men's hockey coach Tony Granato talks to his team during practice at the Kohl Center on Sept. 16, 2019.
Tony Granato, left, and associate head coach Mark Strobel look on during a game against Ohio State on Feb. 26, 2021, at LaBahn Arena in Madison. Granato led the Badgers to a 20-10-1 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance during the 2020-21 season, which was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tony Granato leads Wisconsin players in drills during preseason practice on Oct. 1, 2021, at the LaBahn Arena in Madison. The Badgers kicked off the regular season a week later with a loss to Michigan Tech before going on to finish the 2021-22 campaign with a 10-24-3 record, including a 6-17-1 mark in conference play.
Wisconsin head coach Tony Granato directs his players during the first period of a 4-3 win against Lindenwood on Nov. 18, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. The win was the Badgers' third straight after opening the 2022-23 season with a 2-8 record in their first 10 games.
Wisconsin head coach Tony Granato watches second-period action during the Badgers' 6-2 loss against Michigan State on Feb. 17, 2023, at the Kohl Center in Madison. UW finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 13-21-0 record while going 6-18-0 in Big Ten play.
Wisconsin coach Tony Granato speaks to the media after the Badgers fell to the Michigan State Spartans on Feb. 17 at the Kohl Center in Madison. Granato led UW to a 13-21-0 record during the 2022-23 regular season, including a 6-18-0 mark against Big Ten competition. Granato was fired on Monday March 6, 2023, after five losing seasons in seven since he took over.
Wisconsin coach Tony Granato speaks to the media after the Badgers fell to the Michigan State Spartans on Feb. 17 at the Kohl Center in Madison. Granato led UW to a 13-21-0 record during the 2022-23 regular season, including a 6-18-0 mark against Big Ten competition.
