Al MacNeil

Ice hockey coach, Stanley Cup champion

Al MacNeil - Ice hockey coach, Stanley Cup champion
Born

September 27th, 1935
89 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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An ice hockey player and coach, played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League. Transitioned to coaching, leading the Canadiens to a Stanley Cup victory in 1971. MacNeil also served as head coach of several other teams in the NHL and the American Hockey League, contributing to the development of multiple players throughout his coaching career.

Played for the Montreal Canadiens

Coached the Montreal Canadiens to the 1971 Stanley Cup

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